Six Sigma Black Belt – Newaygo Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is actively building a pipeline of Six Sigma Black Belts for manufacturers around Newaygo, Newaygo County, and nearby communities. These roles emphasize DMAIC leadership, data-driven quality improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Opportunities may exist now or emerge soon as partner plants hire to strengthen their teams. We connect you with leading manufacturers across Michigan’s manufacturing corridors, offering guidance, interview preparation, and

Qualifications

• Black Belt certification from a recognized program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update control plans and standard work.
• 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.

Skills

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Team leadership

Process improvement

Data analysis

Coaching Green Belts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Black Belt certification

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Description:

Six Sigma Black Belt | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $87,000 – $133,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a six sigma black belt? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Newaygo area seeking experienced Six Sigma Black Belts to strengthen their teams.

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 Newaygo in Newaygo County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Big Rapids, Paris, Casnovia, and Grant.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Newaygo region seeking Six Sigma Black Belts. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Develop and update control plans and standard work.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Black Belt certification from a recognized program.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing experience alongside Six Sigma.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation.

Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Minitab Resume Offers Kaizen Business Process Improvement Support Cost Savings Management Skills Organization Savings Operational Excellence Six Sigma ROOT Operations Waste Business Process Analysis Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Risk Management Integration Preparation Software Design Business Python Project Management Training Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 87,000.00 – 133,000.00 (US Dollar)