Quality & Problem-Solving Leader | Master Black Belt

Ms Companies, LLC; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term project visibility

Advanced manufacturing exposure

Career growth opportunities

No relocation assistance

Job summary

MS Companies is seeking a highly driven Master Black Belt to support a leading automotive manufacturing operation in Warsaw, IN. The role focuses on structured problem solving, quality training, and continuous improvement initiatives, serving as the site lead for governance and data-driven decision making.

The contract-to-hire position requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality and Lean Six Sigma deployment, with expertise in IATF 16949 and related processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing quality, operational excellence, or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in structured problem-solving methodologies including PDCA, A3, 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving corrective actions without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and standards including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• Strong training, facilitation, coaching, and adult-learning presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site lead for structured problem solving and quality continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional investigations for manufacturing, supplier, customer, and launch-related quality issues.
• Coach and train teams on problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Develop, deploy, and continuously improve plant-wide quality training curriculum and materials.
• Drive containment activities, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness for major quality concerns.
• Establish and standardize problem-solving templates, governance processes, and accountability expectations across the facility.
• Track and report metrics related to training effectiveness, quality improvements, and problem-solving performance.
• Support operational excellence initiatives by promoting a culture of built-in quality, defect prevention, and continuous improvement.

Skills

PDCA

A3

8D

DMAIC

5 Why

Fishbone Analysis

Cross-functional Teams

Adult-learning Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

MS Companies is seeking a highly driven Master Black Belt to support a leading automotive manufacturing operation in Warsaw, IN. The role focuses on structured problem solving, quality training, and continuous improvement initiatives, serving as the site lead for governance and data-driven decision making.

The contract-to-hire position requires 5+ years in manufacturing quality and Lean Six Sigma deployment, with expertise in IATF 16949 and related processes.