Lean Six Sigma Operations Project Manager

VetJobs; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Tempe, Arizona seeks a seasoned Project Manager with Lean Six Sigma experience to lead cost- and cycle-time reduction initiatives. The role guides sponsors and Kaizen leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams and deploying LSS tools to achieve on-time delivery within budget.

Requirements include 6–10 years business experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification. PMP preferred; strong communication and ROI focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years business experience, minimum of 1 year LSS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification required; PMP preferred.
• Financial acumen to assess project ROI.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates analysis of opportunities and risks, and identifies impacts and recommendations to the business or manufacturing site.
• Demonstrates leadership in setting and aligning project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Ability to effectively execute (Logistics Software Systems) LSS project management process, tools and templates.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality and cost objectives.
• Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Provide training and coaching to sponsors and Kaizen leaders, if needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School/GED

Tools

LSS Tools

Job description

VetJobs in Tempe, Arizona seeks a seasoned Project Manager with Lean Six Sigma experience to lead cost- and cycle-time reduction initiatives. The role guides sponsors and Kaizen leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams and deploying LSS tools to achieve on-time delivery within budget.

Requirements include 6–10 years business experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification. PMP preferred; strong communication and ROI focus are essential.