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Operational Excellence Black Belt

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1908H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Alabama

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

$76.5K - $100K / year

Professional Certificate3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• lead high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects aligned with strategic business goals • analyze complex data sets to identify root cause and improvement opportunities • collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement scalable solutions • integrate digital tools and analytics into process improvement strategies • facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions • influence change management and stakeholder engagement strategies • provide coaching and guidance to Green Belts • model best practices in Lean Six Sigma methodology and structured problem‑solving • contribute to the development of improvement capabilities across the organization • deliver training sessions, workshops, and coaching to build foundational Lean and Six Sigma skills • promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels • utilize statistical tools and techniques to analyze data and identify root causes • implement data-driven solutions to improve processes and reduce variability • collaborate with business partners and leaders to align on outcomes • communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates clearly • build trust and engagement across functional teams to reinforce continuous improvement momentum

Job Requirements

  • 3-5 years leading process improvement efforts aligned to the Career Progression grid
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
  • Strong track record of successful problem‑solving and process improvement work
  • Proven analytical and critical‑thinking skills
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management abilities
  • Ability to coach and guide others in Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies
  • Experience in insurance, financial services, or a related industry (preferred)
  • Advanced degree in STEM, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • Experience working with digital process tools, analytics platforms, or automation technologies (preferred)

Benefits

  • comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
  • mental health benefits
  • employee assistance program
  • paid time off
  • paid parental leave
  • short-term disability
  • cultural observance day
  • contributions to healthcare accounts
  • pension plan
  • 401(k) plan with Company matching
  • ProHealth Rewards program

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