Six Sigma Black Belt - Newaygo Area

Location: Newaygo

Job Description:

Six Sigma Black Belt | Newaygo, MI

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

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

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. 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.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Newaygo that are adding Six Sigma Black Belts to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex Six Sigma projects from conception to completion within manufacturing.
• Mentor and coach Green Belts and other team members in Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Drive process improvement and waste reduction initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven approaches to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation and integration.
• Develop and deliver training on Six Sigma principles and tools to various levels of the organization.
• Monitor and report on project progress, financial impact, and key performance indicators.

Recommended Qualifications

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex Six Sigma projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and advanced statistical methods.
• Proven ability to deliver significant cost savings, quality improvements, and process efficiencies through Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop Green Belts and Yellow Belts.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software beyond Minitab (e.g., R, Python with statistical libraries).
• Experience leading Lean initiatives and Kaizen events in a manufacturing setting.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Six Sigma Black Belt, Process Improvement Manager, Lean Black Belt, Continuous Improvement Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Senior Process Analyst, Quality Black Belt, Business Process Improvement Specialist, Black Belt Consultant, Performance Improvement Manager

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https:// The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. 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:

$ 94,000. (US Dollar)