80/20 Process Improvement Lead (Lean & Data-Driven)

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Process Improvement Manager to lead cross-functional projects under the 80/20 principle and drive operational excellence across global teams.

You will map and redesign core processes, develop dashboards and KPIs, and champion data-driven decisions to boost profitability, quality, and efficiency. This role emphasizes hands-on Lean/Six Sigma execution and sustainable improvements.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in process improvement, operations, or business transformation.
• Strong understanding of the Pareto Principle and how to apply it in real-world business contexts.
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar frameworks.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills—you can inspire change and bring people along for the journey.
• A track record of delivering measurable results in efficiency, cost savings, or quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives using the Pareto Principle (80/20) to prioritize high-value opportunities.
• Map, analyze, and redesign core business processes to reduce waste, cut cycle times, and improve quality.
• Implement data-driven decision-making by creating dashboards and KPIs that highlight the most impactful metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to embed continuous improvement thinking across teams.
• Partner with department heads to ensure changes are adopted, measured, and sustained.
• Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies to deliver measurable ROI on improvement projects.
• Formalize process improvements into standard work across the entire global organization

Skills

Pareto Principle

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

Analytical skills

Facilitation

Communication

Change management

Job description

Gates Corporation, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Process Improvement Manager to lead cross-functional projects under the 80/20 principle and drive operational excellence across global teams.

You will map and redesign core processes, develop dashboards and KPIs, and champion data-driven decisions to boost profitability, quality, and efficiency. This role emphasizes hands-on Lean/Six Sigma execution and sustainable improvements.