Six Sigma Black Belt – Hudsonville Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Hudsonville, MI, seeks Six Sigma Black Belt professionals to drive process improvements across regional manufacturing partners.

Opportunities span multiple local companies; candidates should expect to join a network that connects talent with roles in progressive quality and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong statistical analysis and Minitab skills.
• Proven record of leading DMAIC projects to completion.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Black Belt certification from a recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Run design of experiments and measurement system studies.
• Support audits and corrective actions for quality systems.
• Lead cross functional teams on process improvement projects.
• Apply DMAIC methods to reduce variation and defects.
• Analyze production data to find root causes of quality issues.
• Coach Green Belts and project teams on Six Sigma tools.
• Track project savings and report results to plant leadership.
• Develop and update control plans and standard work.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Black Belt certification

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Description

Six Sigma Black Belt | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $88,000 – $134,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a six sigma black belt? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Hudsonville area seeking experienced Six Sigma Black Belts.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Six Sigma Black Belt opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Hudsonville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Hudsonville area that seek skilled Six Sigma Black Belts. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Run design of experiments and measurement system studies.
• Support audits and corrective actions for quality systems.
• Lead cross functional teams on process improvement projects.
• Apply DMAIC methods to reduce variation and defects.
• Analyze production data to find root causes of quality issues.
• Coach Green Belts and project teams on Six Sigma tools.
• Track project savings and report results to plant leadership.
• Develop and update control plans and standard work.

Recommended Qualifications

• Five or more years in manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong statistical analysis and Minitab skills.
• Proven record of leading DMAIC projects to completion.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Black Belt certification from a recognized program.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in automotive or medical device production.
• Experience training and mentoring Green Belts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Master Black Belt or advanced statistics coursework.
• Lean manufacturing experience alongside Six Sigma.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operational Excellence Specialist, Six Sigma Consultant, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Manager, Quality Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Offers Adoption Lean Six Sigma Access Support Cost Savings Savings Operational Excellence Six Sigma ROOT Quality Management Business Process Analysis Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Mentoring Continuous Improvement Coaching R Manufacturing Preparation Software Design Business Python Project Management Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 88,000.00 – 134,000.00 (US Dollar)