Skill
Lean Six Sigma
Certifications and Credentials
Lean Six Sigma is a process-improvement methodology that combines Lean's waste-reduction principles with Six Sigma's statistical, data-driven approach to reducing defects and variation. Certified practitioners (often holding Yellow, Green, or Black Belt credentials) use it in manufacturing, healthcare, and business settings to improve quality and efficiency.
Lean Six Sigma in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 37
- Employers
- 22
- Median pay
- $140,000
- Disclose pay
- 78%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 29 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Lean Six Sigma (37)
IT Program Manager - M&A
Crane Co.
The Woodlands, Texas
This role leads the full lifecycle of IT integration for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures at a manufacturing company, owning everything from due diligence through post-close stabilization. It suits experienced IT program managers with deep ERP and enterprise systems knowledge who thrive coordinating complex cross-functional teams and managing large-scale technology integration projects.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Advanced Automation Maintenance Technician - PLC exp
Beckman Coulter
Chaska, MN · $38 – $43 / hour
This role maintains and repairs complex automated manufacturing equipment in a diagnostics manufacturing facility, requiring hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, PLC, and robotics systems. It suits experienced technicians who thrive in fast-paced production environments and enjoy troubleshooting and optimizing high-volume equipment.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Director Process Excellence - Global Business Services
Cabot Corporation
$228,700 – $331,600
This role leads a global process excellence function within a large chemicals company's shared services organization, driving operational efficiency and digital transformation across finance, supply chain, and order management processes. It suits experienced operations leaders who combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise in Lean Six Sigma, automation, and change management.
Listed on Cabot Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Product Engineer II
AeroVironment
Full-time · Melbourne, FL · $74,500 – $113,500
A Product Engineer II sustains and improves UAV systems through design modifications, testing, and manufacturing support. This role suits engineers with mechanical design experience who want to work across the full product lifecycle from development to customer support.
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Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering
Under Armour
Full-time · Sparrows Point, MD · $140,000 – $180,000
Under Armour seeks an experienced industrial engineering manager to oversee labor management systems and continuous improvement initiatives across their North American distribution network. This role suits someone with expertise in optimizing complex warehouse operations who can lead projects that balance cost reduction with operational efficiency.
Listed on Under Armour’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Mgr Capabilities SLA/KPI Tech
The Hershey Company
Hershey, PA
This role manages the operational capabilities, performance metrics, and technology infrastructure of a Global Capability Center, transitioning it from a cost-focused to a value-driven organization. It suits experienced operations or technology leaders who can design performance frameworks, oversee automation initiatives, and align global teams around shared service excellence.
Listed on The Hershey Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Payables Global Process Owner
Visa Inc.
Full-time · Austin, TX · $169,600 – $271,400
This director-level role oversees Visa's global accounts payable operations across five regional centers, focusing on process optimization, automation, and control enforcement. It suits experienced finance leaders with strong operational management skills who thrive in complex, international environments and can drive organizational transformation through technology and continuous improvement.
Listed on Visa Inc.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Director, Operations - Pharm Ops
Merck
Full-time · Elkton, VA · $173,200 – $272,600
This director-level role leads pharmaceutical operations and team development at a new small-molecule manufacturing site, balancing site ramp-up and long-term operational excellence. The position suits experienced operations leaders with strong regulatory and manufacturing backgrounds who can build organizational culture and drive continuous improvement.
Listed on Merck’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr Quality Engineer
Medtronic
Humacao, Puerto Rico, United States of America
This role supports quality assurance in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, managing investigations, compliance documentation, and continuous improvement across production processes. It suits engineers with healthcare manufacturing experience who are comfortable with FDA/ISO systems and can work cross-functionally to resolve quality issues.
Listed on Medtronic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Manager, Payroll Process Design
Bristol Myers Squibb
Full-time · Tampa, FL · $114,670 – $138,947
This role leads the design and optimization of global payroll processes for a pharmaceutical company, ensuring compliance and automation across multiple geographies. It suits someone with deep payroll expertise who enjoys process improvement and can drive change across complex organizational systems.
Listed on Bristol Myers Squibb’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Lean Six Sigma
Measured from the 37 open roles that name Lean Six Sigma — not from a curated list.
- Microsoft Excel7 roles18.9%
- Project Management7 roles18.9%
- Data Analysis6 roles16.2%
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)6 roles16.2%
- Power BI6 roles16.2%
- SAP6 roles16.2%
- Configuration Management5 roles13.5%
- OSHA5 roles13.5%
What employers state they pay
Median
$140,000
Middle half
$88,000 – $170,000
From 29 of 37 open roles — the 78% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry3%
- Mid24%
- Senior47%
- Lead / Staff / Principal3%
- Management24%
From 34 roles whose posting states a level.
Roles that use Lean Six Sigma
Employers hiring for Lean Six Sigma
22 in total, most open roles first.
- MMMisfits Market8 roles
- AeroVironment5 roles
- AAccenture3 roles
- Beckman Coulter2 roles
- Merck2 roles
- ARAgility Robotics1 role
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.