Six Sigma Black Belt

Richard, Wayne & Roberts; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American manufacturer in clean technology is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Program Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives. This remote role with a 40% travel requirement focuses on enhancing operational excellence across multiple sites, leveraging expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to create impactful projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong project management and statistical analysis skills, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement and employee development support

Performance recognition programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years in process improvement or quality roles required.
• 5+ years in organizations with mature Lean/Six Sigma programs required.
• Strong Minitab proficiency necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across multiple sites.
• Develop training programs and manage high-impact projects.
• Facilitate strategy execution through Hoshin planning.

Skills

Process Improvement

Statistical Analysis

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Power BI

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***REMOTE WITH 40% TRAVEL REQUIREMENT. MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND IN MANUFACTURING, Renewables and/or automated manufacturing is a major plus***

Lean Six Sigma Program Manager – Operational Excellence | Advanced Manufacturing | U.S./Canada Travel

A leading North American manufacturer in the clean technology and high-volume electronics space is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Program Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites. This role is responsible for driving enterprise-wide Lean and Six Sigma deployment, developing belt training programs, managing high-impact projects, and advancing operational maturity through data, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.

This individual will serve as a strategic facilitator and project leader, guiding teams to execute measurable improvements aligned with long-term strategy and performance goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership & Strategic Deployment

• Facilitate long- and mid-term strategy execution through Hoshin planning, value stream mapping, and annual budgeting alignment.
• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives and deploy maturity roadmaps across functions and sites.
• Define and monitor KPIs for the continuous improvement program (project ROI, cycle time, waste reduction, certification metrics).
• Serve as a primary trainer, mentor, and project coach across all belt levels (White to Black), managing training content, certification progress, and performance tracking.

Project Execution & Coaching

• Lead and support Black Belt-level projects ($500K+ impact) tied to strategic business priorities.
• Coach Lean and Six Sigma practitioners in DMAIC, A3, root cause analysis, and Apollo/PK methods.
• Conduct value stream and line flow analysis, asset utilization reviews, and MES/data system optimizations.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Operations to drive innovation, reduce variation, and enhance design and process stability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Systems Integration

• Coordinate across departments including Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and IT to drive cross-site process alignment.
• Work with IT teams to develop performance dashboards, financial tracking tools, and digital workflows for certification and project lifecycle management.
• Benchmark best practices both inside and outside the industry to maintain world-class standards in operational excellence.
• Represent the company at internal and external quality and improvement summits, benchmarking events, and strategic planning sessions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Engineering preferred).
• 7+ years in process improvement or quality roles, with 5+ years in organizations with mature Lean/Six Sigma programs.
• 3+ years of project management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong Minitab proficiency and experience teaching statistical tools and analysis methods.
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrixed, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Preferred:

• PMP or Prince2 certification is a plus.
• Experience in electronics, renewable energy, or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Strategic thinker with ability to align projects to enterprise goals.
• Servant leadership mindset with strong coaching and facilitation skills.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving, data visualization, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, inclusive approach.
• Flexible and adaptive in fast-paced, rapidly scaling environments.
• Proficiency in tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Office, Business Central, and Power BI.
• $85,000–$140,000/year, based on experience
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account options
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development support
• Performance recognition programs
• Access to clean energy product discounts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas

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