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Job description
Six Sigma Black Belt | Zeeland, MI
Salary Range: $88,000 - $134,000 depending on experience
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in six sigma black belt? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Zeeland seeking experienced Six Sigma Black Belts to drive results.
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 collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Zeeland 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.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute complex Six Sigma projects from initiation to closure, delivering significant financial savings and process improvements.
Mentor and coach Green Belts and other project team members in Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Develop and implement robust data collection strategies and perform advanced statistical analysis to identify root causes and validate solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and ensure successful implementation of solutions.
Drive cultural change by promoting a data-driven decision-making approach and continuous improvement mindset across the organization.
Report project progress, results, and challenges to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
Train and certify employees in Six Sigma principles and tools, building internal capability and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
Recommended Qualifications
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies (AI, ML, IoT) in a manufacturing context.
Lean-Agile certification (e.g., SAFe Agilist, LeSS Practitioner).
Demonstrated success in mentoring and coaching Green Belts or other junior practitioners.
Experience with advanced statistical software beyond Minitab (e.g., R, Python with statistical libraries).
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Six Sigma Black Belt, Process Improvement Manager, Lean Black Belt, Continuous Improvement Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Quality Black Belt, Business Process Analyst, Process Improvement Black Belt, Senior Process Engineer, Lean Six Sigma 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
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Worksite address
zeeland, MI, 49464, US
Who can apply
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