Manufacturing - Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt

Company: Volt
Location: Burlington
Posted on: May 17, 2025

Job Description:

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Volt is immediately hiring for a Manufacturing - Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt in Burlington, Washington.

This is a Full-Time/Direct Hire opportunity.

Schedule:
Fully onsite in Burlington, WA. (Relocation Assistance Offered)
Standard hours are generally 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, but flexibility is expected (e.g., 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM/7:00 PM) with more than 40 hours per week.
Travel: Up to 30% travel required to support other sites and projects (e.g., about 2 trips, 4-5 days each).

Compensation:
Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year.
Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus of 8-10%.
Relocation Assistance provided

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualifications:
Minimum 7 years in a dedicated Black Belt role (e.g., Black Belt, Ops Excellence Leader, Lean Manager, Six Sigma Manager) working in a Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence organization.
Minimum 5 years in a company with a strong, recognized Lean & Six Sigma program and culture.
Minimum 3 years of Project Management experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt.
Demonstrated Minitab proficiency and experience teaching Minitab to others. (Minitab usage will be quizzed).
Manufacturing experience is required.
Strong understanding and application of PDCA, A3, Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies.
Experience with Hoshin Planning or other strategy deployment methodologies.

As a Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt, you will:
Participate in the company's Long-Term and Mid-Term Strategy Deployment process and facilitate Annual Hoshin Planning processes.
Identify, align, prioritize, and plan Lean & Six Sigma project and kaizen targets based on strategic planning.
Lead Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt high-impact projects (targeting -$500K+/project).
Coach and support other belts in applying methodologies, closing projects, and achieving certification.
Manage Lean & Six Sigma project decks and funnels to meet operational and financial goals.
Assist site management with Root-Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Actions (CA), and improvements in asset utilization and line flow.
Support Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, Safety, Product Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams.
Manage budget targets and financial reporting for Lean & Six Sigma projects and Kaizen.

Benefits:
3-4 weeks of Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Health Savings Account option
Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee PV Panel Purchase Program
Relocation assistance available depending on the candidate's location.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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