Senior Lean and Six Sigma Operations Engineer

JobDiva, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve process capability and performance.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven decision making, and sustaining improvements through standardized work and rigorous problem solving. Collaboration with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to coach teams in Six Sigma tools and Lean methods.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturing performance.
• Drive sustainable operational improvements and implement standardized work practices.
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping sessions and facilitate Kaizen workshops.
• Lead Root Cause Investigations and apply DMAIC methodology for problem solving.
• Analyze operational metrics and KPIs; use statistical tools to support decisions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations Teams.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure sustainment of improvements.

Skills

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical analysis

Change management

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve process capability and performance.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven decision making, and sustaining improvements through standardized work and rigorous problem solving. Collaboration with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams is essential.