Performance Improvement Manager
Coates Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to identify opportunities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and other process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
- Analyze quality issues, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Lead ERB for existing products, including recommendations for design adjustments, material substitutions, and process improvements.
- Utilize statistical tools to analyze data, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and present findings.
- Develop, document and maintain standard work procedures, control plans, and workflows.
- Promote the culture of continuous improvement by providing training and mentorship on Lean Six Sigma tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process and quality improvement, sustaining engineering, manufacturing, or related roles.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
- Proficiency in statistical tools, MS Office, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, 5S, Value Stream Mapping).
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and influence across all organizational levels.
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Black Belt certification
- Familiar with quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001) and new product introduction processes
- Hands-on experience implementing and sustaining Lean practices.
Benefits
- an annual market competitive bonus program
- “Thrive Program” providing flexible work options
- virtual Yoga or meditation sessions
- a Global Wellness paid day off
- “Give Back Day” for community impact
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Lean principlesSix Sigma principlesstatistical toolsdata analysisprocess optimizationroot cause analysiscorrective actionspreventive actionsstandard work proceduresKPI tracking
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationinfluencementorshiptrainingcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltBlack Belt certification