Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt

Job Title: Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt
Location: Burlington, WA
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000/year DOE
Work Model: Onsite
Recruiter Contact: smarranca@imaginestaffing.net

Nature & Scope

Positional Overview

We are recruiting for a Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt to support a growing and dynamic team within a leading manufacturing organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance operational excellence, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious strategic goals.

As a key leader, you will participate in long-term and mid-term strategic deployment processes, facilitate lean and Six Sigma projects, and implement enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives. This is an onsite position in Burlington, WA, offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and outstanding opportunities for career advancement.

Role & Responsibility

Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success

Participate in long-term and mid-term strategy deployment processes, including facilitating annual Hoshin Planning.
Facilitate annual Value Stream Mapping and Value Chain Mapping events to support strategic and budgetary planning.
Lead the selection, prioritization, and planning of Lean & Six Sigma projects and kaizen initiatives across business functions.
Develop, coordinate, and manage Lean & Six Sigma training plans aligned with annual targets.
Lead high-impact Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt projects (~$500K+/project) and facilitate the deployment of the company's Production System (SPS).
Coach and certify employees through White, Yellow, Orange, Green, and Black Belt programs.
Define, track, and report key KPIs and metrics for Lean & Six Sigma program success and maturity growth.
Establish and manage dashboards, workflows, and systems to monitor project benefits, certification tracking, and operational progress.
Provide coaching and support for root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CA) across sites.
Benchmark best-in-class Lean & Six Sigma practices and identify opportunities for innovation.
Support site teams in improving asset utilization, safety initiatives, product quality, and process design.
Assist with supplier and customer quality initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Safety, Product Engineering, Sales, and Operations to enhance operational efficiency and product innovation.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive

Bachelor's degree required; Engineering discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum 7 years of experience in a Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence role.
Minimum 5 years of experience in an organization with a recognized Lean & Six Sigma culture.
Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience leading large, cross-functional projects.
Demonstrated success managing initiatives in a matrix environment.
Proficient in Minitab with experience teaching others.
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Hoshin Planning, PDCA, A3, and Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies.
Experienced facilitator with outstanding organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerBI, and Business Central.
Ability to drive change management, influence cross-functional teams, and deliver results under time constraints.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean Certification preferred.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification preferred.
PMP or Prince2 certification desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive wages: $85,000 - $120,000/year (DOE)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) option
Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Purchase Program for Products