Six Sigma Black Belt – Mattawan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network connects Mattawan-area manufacturers with Six Sigma Black Belts for meaningful, growth-oriented opportunities in Michigan's manufacturing sector. This posting covers multiple client opportunities in and around Mattawan, within commuting distance of the city.

Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, a Black Belt certification, and 5+ years in manufacturing process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Black Belt certification from a recognized program.
• Five or more years in manufacturing process improvement.
• Strong statistical analysis and DMAIC project experience.
• Experience coaching Green Belts and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Run design of experiments and measurement system studies.
• Support audits and corrective actions for quality systems.

Skills

Statistical analysis

DMAIC

Data visualization

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Minitab

Process improvement

Excel

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or a technical field

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Six Sigma Black Belt | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $94,000 – $141,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Mattawan 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 Mattawan in Van Buren County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Marcellus.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Mattawan area seeking Six Sigma Black Belts who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Run design of experiments and measurement system studies.
• Support audits and corrective actions for quality systems.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Five or more years in manufacturing process improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Background in automotive or medical device production.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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 Data Offers Business Process Improvement Adoption Lean Six Sigma Access Support Lean Manufacturing Organization Savings Operational Excellence Six Sigma ROOT Business Process Analysis Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Decision-Making Data Visualization Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Excel Preparation Software Design Engineering Business Project Management Management

Salary Package:

$ 94,000.00 – 141,000.00 (US Dollar)