Manager, Lean Six Sigma

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Date: May 15, 2026 Location: East Windsor Your Dreams, Our Future. Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences. Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world. At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life. Job Summary The Manager, Lean Six Sigma will provide support to senior management and the Lean Six Sigma team to strategically plan, organize and implement World Class lean principles throughout the organization with strong focus on 5S+Safety and Lean Six Sigma methodology. The role will support the analysis, facilitation and reporting functions and will be responsible for driving change that will improve quality, reduce costs and establish appropriate process metrics and controls for the region (SAI, SAC, Millstone and ADC). What You Will Do You will provide support to Senior Leadership for the development of strategic plan for implementation of a World Class Organization (WCO). You will develop a culture of continuous improvement. You will use data to communicate and support the opportunities that exist. You will provide direction, suggestions, and influence on Senior Leadership for development of strategic plan for implementation of LSS. You will lead training in Lean Six Sigma to create “belted” associates at SAI, SAC and Millstone. You will achieve identified cost savings / avoidance at SAI through the development of best practices and projects utilizing LSS methodologies. You will identify key improvement projects and initiatives that will deliver optimal savings in cost, quality and productivity. You will methodologically support various projects throughout the plant. You will interface with all supporting functions. You will train and coach staff in the use of continuous improvement and LSS tools. You will support leadership in the training and use of 5S+Safety and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology. You will serve as a change agent to challenge the existing processes in place. You will provide methodological support on various projects throughout the plant. You will support team resources and/or facilitate Kaizen events and Lean Six Sigma projects. You will work in coordination with leadership to support attainment of mission goals, requirements and sustainment of the process, standards and guidelines. You will perform other duties as may be assigned. You will be responsible for leading projects (Kaizen Events) that generate targeted savings. You will be responsible for managing the department within the assigned budget amounts. Who You Are You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business. You have 5-8 years of experience in a fully integrated manufacturing environment managing lean, continuous improvement and/or Kaizen programs and projects. You have a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma required; Black Belt certification will be required after hire. You are a strong leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and you can interact with all levels of employees and outside professionals. You have experience with data gathering and data analysis. You have expertise in leading change and initiating organizational changes. You have demonstrated strategic agility and broad knowledge and perspective in planning future activities. You have excellent project management skills and ability to drive results. You have outstanding PC/System knowledge and skills, including the ability to build, maintain and analyze internal databases. Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and project management software. You can consistently stand and walk on concrete floor, climb stairs, and occasionally lift and carry up to 40 lbs. If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let's create something beautiful! You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values. What We Can Offer You At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings: Life and Disability Insurance Paid Volunteer Days Paid Company Holidays 401K with 6% Company Match Internal & International Mobility Product Discounts & Annual Gratis Employee Led Affinity Groups Tuition Reimbursement The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits. Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law Salary (Min-Max): 88,592-121,814 #J-18808-Ljbffr