Lean Six Sigma Specialist — Continuous Improvement Expert

Uspl Nutritionals Llc; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance (basic)

Life insurance (supplemental)

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Overtime pay

Shift differential

Vacation days

Job summary

USPL is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Specialist in North Brunswick, NJ to lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the ERP system (SYSPRO). You will drive Lean projects, mentor Green Belts, and coordinate with regional teams to achieve budget goals.

The role involves defining targets, analyzing processes, and implementing optimized workflows across departments. Strong data skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing environments or consulting firms engaged in continuous improvement processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies applied to complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Define continuous improvement targets with management and report performance against operational objectives.
• Review workflow processes and assist in root cause analysis with the team.
• Identify gaps based on root cause analysis and present findings to leadership.
• Recommend optimized workflows and cell designs to improve cost, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist in setting up test workflows, observe processes, and gather feedback from employees.
• Provide results of tested processes to leadership.
• Analyze cost reduction opportunities and support productivity improvement initiatives.
• Support SYSPRO modules, including custom and delivered programs.
• Provide guidance to SYSPRO Super Users across Sales, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Production, and Finance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within departments.
• Report on KPIs for quality, productivity, cost, and service delivery.
• Network with internal and external resources to support lean projects.
• Develop training materials for Lean processes and principles.
• Provide education and support to employees on Lean principles and techniques.
• Ensure communication of project status and coordination of Lean activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring project goals and metrics.
• Assist in the implementation of Lean programs from initiation to completion.
• Provide input and feedback to leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Change management

Data analysis

Key metrics

Communication

Presentations

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

USPL is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Specialist in North Brunswick, NJ to lead continuous improvement initiatives and support the ERP system (SYSPRO). You will drive Lean projects, mentor Green Belts, and coordinate with regional teams to achieve budget goals.

The role involves defining targets, analyzing processes, and implementing optimized workflows across departments. Strong data skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.