Freelance Lean Six Sigma Manager — Growth & Process

Ross Stores, Inc.; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Top-tier health benefits

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Manager for a freelance role in Iowa City. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of experience and a proven ability to drive process improvements with ownership and mentorship.

Lead prioritization improvements, guard customer experience, and own end-to-end aspects of the general mission with measurable outcomes. Flexible, results-driven, equity and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Ownership mindset with responsible handling of company resources.
• Curiosity for prioritization and continuous growth.
• Mentorship without micromanagement.
• Pattern recognition applied to diverse engagements.
• Customer-focused approach and strong people skills.

Responsibilities

• Guard the Ross Stores customer experience through every prioritization change.
• Know when an Iowa City relationship needs a call, not an email.
• Investigate root causes rather than applying quick patches.
• Turn pattern recognition into faster, better general calls.
• Surface risks early with a proposed fix attached.
• Own one slice of Ross Stores' general mission end-to-end.
• Ensure follow-through after general meetings.

Skills

Ownership

Prioritization

Pattern recognition

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Manager for a freelance role in Iowa City. The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of experience and a proven ability to drive process improvements with ownership and mentorship.

Lead prioritization improvements, guard customer experience, and own end-to-end aspects of the general mission with measurable outcomes. Flexible, results-driven, equity and benefits offered.