Protective Life
We are on a mission to help more people achieve the sense of protection and security they deserve.
Operational Excellence Black Belt
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