Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager

ZipRecruiter; Johnstone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage projects, analyze data for insights, and mentor employees on best practices. The ideal candidate possesses a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and 2+ years in process improvement, focusing on efficiency and quality. This role encourages a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in operational excellence or process improvement.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve business functions.
• Analyze datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Mentor and train employees on Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Position Summary The Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights, and embedding Lean Six Sigma methodologies across the organization. This role partners with business leaders to identify opportunities, streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects (DMAIC, Kaizen, etc.) to improve efficiency, quality, and performance across business functions.
• Analyze complex datasets to generate actionable insights and present findings to senior leadership. Translate business challenges into improvement opportunities supported by Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs to track operational performance and project impact.
• Mentor, coach, and train employees on Lean Six Sigma tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between improvement initiatives and strategic business goals.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring transparency, governance, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt or Master Black Belt strongly.
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Project management expertise with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key Competencies

• Strategic problem-solving
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Collaboration and stakeholder influence