Six Sigma Black Belt - Allegan Area

Job Description:

Six Sigma Black Belt | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $132,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in six sigma black belt? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Allegan, seeking experienced Six Sigma Black Belts to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Allegan seeking Six Sigma Black Belts who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex Six Sigma Black Belt projects from inception to completion, delivering significant cost savings and process improvements.
• Mentor and coach Green Belts and other team members on Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and project management.
• Utilize advanced statistical analysis to identify root causes of defects and variation, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Drive the application of Lean principles to eliminate waste and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes and ensure successful integration into daily operations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on Six Sigma concepts and tools to various levels of the organization.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making within the manufacturing environment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with advanced statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab, R, Python) for complex data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) demonstrating expertise in leading large-scale initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach Green Belts and other team members in Six Sigma methodologies.
• Expertise in Change Management principles and their application within a manufacturing environment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Six Sigma Black Belt, Process Improvement Manager, Lean Black Belt, Continuous Improvement Lead, Operational Excellence Manager, Quality Black Belt, Process Optimization Specialist, Business Process Improvement Manager, Senior Process Analyst, Performance Improvement Consultant

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Minitab
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Business Process Improvement
• Support
• Modeling
• Cost Savings
• Organization
• Savings
• Operational Excellence
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Process Optimization
• Operations
• Waste
• Business Process
• Analysis
• Training Programs
• Daily Operations
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Compensation
• Decision-Making
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Optimization
• R
• Manufacturing
• Integration
• Preparation
• Data Analysis
• Software
• Business
• Python
• Project Management
• Training
• Communication
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 86,000.00 - 132,000.00 (US Dollar)