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Honeywell

Sr. Director of Lean Six Sigma

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Honeywell's Accelerator Team is seeking a Sr. Director of Lean Six Sigma to lead and support Lean Six Sigma initiatives across the organization. Driving a culture of continuous improvement is a ...

Foxconn WI

Lean Six Sigma Champion

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$76K - $102K/yr

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Lean Six Sigma Champion Department: Supporting Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: SMC Reporting To: Aaron Lemkau Description FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking a ...

Foxconn WI

Lean Six Sigma Champion

Mount Pleasant, WI

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The Lean Six Sigma Champion will lead cross-functional improvement projects, develop internal auditing structures, and establish measurable KPIs that sustain long-term gains in productivity, quality ...

S&C

Senior Manager - Lean Six Sigma

Chicago, IL · On-site

$154K - $205K/yr

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Enterprise Lean & Six Sigma Strategy - Support and advance a unified enterprise Lean and Six Sigma strategy aligned with S&C's operational and business objectives. Define and reinforce the ...

Caterpillar

Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Mossville, IL · On-site

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Cat Technology is searching for a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to help guide process and resolution for global support issues by utilizing the 6 Sigma process for the Cat Technology product portfolio.

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How much do director lean six sigma jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for director lean six sigma in the United States is $125,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $151,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Lean Six Sigma vs Process Improvement Manager?

AspectDirector Lean Six SigmaProcess Improvement Manager
CertificationsLean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black BeltLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-departmental projectsOperational focus, project management within departments
Industry UsageManufacturing, healthcare, finance, large organizationsManufacturing, service industries, mid-sized companies

The main difference is that the Director Lean Six Sigma typically holds a higher strategic role, overseeing multiple projects and teams, while the Process Improvement Manager focuses on executing specific process improvements within departments. Both roles require Lean Six Sigma certifications, but the Director usually has more advanced credentials and broader responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Lean Six Sigma job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,600 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

Interim Director - Lean Six Sigma PM

Ports North

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$140 - $190/hr

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Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Project Director to lead a site-wide operational excellence transformation initiative. This leader will be responsible for driving Lean adoption, improving patient throughput and operational performance, managing a portfolio of process improvement projects, and building a sustainable culture of continuous improvement across the medical center.

Key Responsibilities Lean Transformation Leadership
  • Lead and oversee the organization's Lean transformation strategy and roadmap.
  • Partner with executive sponsors and operational leaders to align improvement initiatives with strategic goals.
  • Drive measurable results related to patient flow, quality, efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
  • Establish governance, accountability, and sustainability plans for continuous improvement efforts.
Project & Program Management
  • Manage a portfolio of Lean Six Sigma projects from assessment through implementation and sustainment.
  • Develop project charters, A3s, timelines, communication plans, and performance measures.
  • Identify risks, implement countermeasures, and keep stakeholders informed of project progress.
Performance Improvement
  • Analyze operational and process data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Lead workflow redesign, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization efforts.
  • Track project outcomes, operational metrics, and return on investment.
  • Implement standard work, visual management tools, dashboards, and performance management systems.
Coaching & Change Management
  • Serve as a Lean coach and change agent across the organization.
  • Train and mentor leaders and frontline teams on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement principles.
  • Support leaders in developing action plans, performance measures, and leader standard work.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with clinical, operational, quality, patient safety, IT, and administrative teams to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Identify and lead enterprise-wide improvement opportunities that leverage best practices and shared learning.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Engineering, Nursing, or related field.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; Master Black Belt preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience leading Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within healthcare.
  • Proven success implementing sustainable process improvement programs and delivering measurable operational results.
  • Strong project management, facilitation, change management, and executive communication skills.
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