Operational Excellence Black Belt

TL;DR

Operational Excellence Black Belt (Lean Six Sigma): Lead high-impact process improvement projects aligned with strategic business goals with an accent on data analysis, root cause identification, and scalable solutions. Focus on coaching Green Belts, facilitating workshops, Kaizen events, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Location: Work From Home / Birmingham, AL (US-based)

$76,500 - $120,000 a year

Company

Insurance company providing protection and peace of mind to customers against life’s uncertainties.

What you will do

• Lead high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects, analyzing complex data to identify root causes and implement scalable solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, integrate digital tools and analytics into process improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and training sessions to drive change management.
• Coach and mentor Green Belts and team members in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Engage stakeholders, communicate findings, and build continuous improvement momentum.

Requirements

• 3-5 years leading process improvement efforts.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven track record in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Ability to coach others in Lean Six Sigma tools.

Nice to have

• Experience in insurance, financial services, or related industry.
• Advanced degree in STEM, Business, or related field.
• Experience with digital process tools, analytics platforms, or automation technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, mental health benefits, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, parental leave, short-term disability, cultural observance day.
• Pension plan, 401(k) with company matching, healthcare accounts contributions.
• ProHealth Rewards platform for wellbeing with cash rewards.
• Annual incentive based on individual and company performance.