Weekend Lean Six Sigma Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With 1,500 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities. We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!
• Pay range is $80,000 - $100,000

Position Summary

This role will support the Sr. Director of Operations & Analytics in driving strategic and operational improvements across the organization. The Manager will be responsible for enhancing P&L performance, developing actionable analytics, improving reporting and dashboards, and leading process improvement initiatives across lab and field service operations.

This position combines analytical rigor, operational expertise, and field engagement, requiring both strong technical capabilities and the ability to influence change across multiple locations. The individual will partner closely with operations leadership to assess performance, identify opportunities, and execute initiatives related to capacity planning, productivity improvement, and standardized processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to improve P&L performance, including margin analysis, cost drivers, and productivity insights
• Support enhancement of dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., QuickSight, Vena, ERP, LIMS systems) to provide actionable insights to operations leadership
• Lead process improvement initiatives leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve service delivery
• Travel to operational sites to assess performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support implementation of changes
• Support capacity and capability planning by analyzing workload, staffing, asset utilization, and demand trends
• Partner with lab managers and regional leaders to translate data into clear takeaways, action plans, and measurable results
• Develop business cases for capital investment, process changes, and strategic initiatives
• Support standardization of processes across locations, including workflows, reporting structures, and performance metrics
• Lead or support cross-functional strategic projects, including reporting improvement and operational initiatives
• Drive improvements in core KPI areas such as productivity, turn-time, TMS performance, margins, and standard times
• Model the Company’s values to influence others to perform in an aligned manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with BI tools such as QuickSight, Power BI, or similar
• Experience with ERP/LIMS systems such as APLUS, IndySoft, or Caltrak is preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience in process improvement methodologies
• Proven project management skills, including defining scope, developing timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring accountability to drive operational and financial outcomes
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively with leadership
• Willingness to travel to operational sites to support assessments and implementation
• Experience in calibration, laboratory operations, or technical service environments preferred

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in operations, analytics, process improvement, or related field

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities if necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.