Lean Six Sigma Manager

Tenth Revolution Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group in the United States is seeking an AI & Six Sigma Lead to sit inside plant operations and drive a data-driven transformation across multiple sites. You will lead cross-functional teams, applying Lean Six Sigma with AI to deliver measurable improvements in uptime, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, a data-driven mindset, and the adoption of advanced tools such as digital twins, SPC, and AI-enabled optimization across

Qualifications

• 4–10 years in manufacturing engineering or process engineering.
• Experience leading projects or influencing cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to data analytics, automation, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma + AI/analytics.
• Partner with plant leadership to improve uptime, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and automate manual processes using modern tools (including AI).
• Drive adoption of new systems and tools across plant teams.
• Build scalable solutions that can be rolled out across multiple locations.
• Train and mentor engineers and operators on new methodologies.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

Plant operations

Process optimization

Leadership

Data analytics

Automation tools

AI tools

Python

Tools

Python

Job description

AI & Six Sigma Lead (Manufacturing Transformation)

Multiple Locations: Dallas, TX | Frederick, MD | Tuscaloosa, AL | Joplin, MO | Phillipsburg, KS

Full-time | Onsite | Travel ~15%

Lead the Future of Manufacturing with AI + Six Sigma. A leading U.S. manufacturer is building out its AI Center of Excellence to accelerate a bold vision: fully connected, data-driven operations where systems continuously optimize themselves. We’re hiring AI & Six Sigma Leads to sit directly inside plant operations and act as hands-on transformation leaders — combining process improvement discipline with modern AI tools to drive measurable impact. This is a high-visibility leadership pipeline role with clear upward mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma + AI/analytics
• Partner with plant leadership to improve:
• Uptime
• Throughput
• Quality
• Cost efficiency

Apply advanced techniques such as:

• Predictive analytics & machine learning
• Digital twins & simulation
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Identify and automate manual processes using modern tools (including LLMs like ChatGPT/Copilot)
• Drive adoption of new systems and tools across plant teams
• Build scalable solutions that can be rolled out across multiple locations
• Train and mentor engineers and operators on new methodologies

What You Bring

4–10 years in:

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process engineering
• Strong understanding of:
• Plant operations
• Process optimization

Leadership

• Experience leading projects or influencing cross-functional teams
• Ability to drive change on the plant floor

Technical/Analytical Mindset

• Exposure to:
• Data analytics / automation / AI tools
• Familiarity with:
• Python or technical tools (nice-to-have, not required)

What Makes This Role Unique

• Not a pure data science role — you’ll drive real-world impact inside plants
• Leadership pipeline with strong internal growth trajectory
• Work at the intersection of:
• Manufacturing
• Automation & Digital Transformation

Training & certification provided (Six Sigma + AI curriculum)

Who This Role is Perfect For

• Engineers who’ve moved into process improvement or CI work
• Manufacturing professionals who’ve started exploring AI/data tools
• High-potential leaders who want to move into transformational roles
• Builders who want to own outcomes — not just analyze them