Six Sigma Quality Program Director jobs in Rhode Island

Six Sigma Quality Program Director plans, designs, and directs Six Sigma projects. Develops strategy and policies required to accomplish measurable business process improvements. Being a Six Sigma Quality Program Director employs Six Sigma/Lean methodology and analytics to re-engineer organizational operations. Works with other certified professionals in the planning, designing, and implementation of key projects. Additionally, Six Sigma Quality Program Director coaches and trains teams in the utilization and deployment of Six Sigma tools and principles. Requires Six Sigma certification as Black Belt. May require a master's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Six Sigma Quality Program Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Six Sigma Quality Program Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Lean Six Sigma Practitioner
  • ZOLL LifeVest
  • Pawtucket, RI FULL_TIME
  • Location: Pawtucket, RI

    Resuscitation


    ZOLL Medical is a growing, innovation-driven company on the forefront of delivering medical devices to save lives, and software solutions to improve efficiency. With customers in more than 140 countries, we continue to expand our reach, as well as our product offerings. Hospitals, emergency medical services (EMS), and others trust us to provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service. ZOLL products are used every day across the globe to save the lives of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest. From Real CPR Help® technology—an industry first—to the world’s only wearable defibrillator, our capabilities and features set us apart. But none of this would be possible without the motivation and dedication of ZOLL employees, and we’re invested in their success.

    We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

    Job Summary:

    As a Lean Six Sigma Practitioner at ZOLL, you will coach and lead cross-functional teams to improve process efficiencies and effectiveness through the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma projects. Project leadership includes collaborating throughout the business to identify opportunities, launching project teams, coaching to drive sustainable results, reporting project status and celebrating business impacts. You will partner with your Operations Excellence (OpEx) colleagues to deliver training and coach Six Sigma Green Belts, Lean Leaders, and Sponsors.

    Essential Functions:

    • Training and Coaching:

    o Train Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Leaders, and Sponsors

    o Coach continuous improvement methods and project leadership including sound statistical analysis in making data driven decisions throughout the business

    • OpEx Deployment:

    o Support the OpEx deployment strategy to foster a culture of continuous improvement

    o Track Lean and Six Sigma projects with regular leadership reviews to monitor progress and results

    o Identify projects aligned with business goal

    o Coordinate coaching and training

    o Partner with all levels of the business for project identification and selection

    • Lead Projects:

    o Execute cross-functional Lean and/or DMAIC projects aligned to business objectives leading to improved process flow, quality and/or cost saving

    • Other duties as required

    Skill Requirements:

    • Passionate about driving change, self-starter, independent thinker, and solid team member

    • Must be a results-oriented 'change agent' who is an effective business systems thinker

    • Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization to build and maintain working relationships

    • Project management and cross-functional team leadership skills

    • Must be able to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach consensus around common goals

    Required/Preferred Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a technical discipline, ideally Industrial Engineering, or 3 years proven experience, with significant contributions to continuous improvement activities

    • Experience leading and coaching improvement teams

    • Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

    • Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and able to attain Black Belt certification within 1 year

    • Proven experience delivering sustainable results using statistical analysis tools (e.g. Minitab)

    • Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, measurement system analysis, capability analysis, line balancing and one-piece flow

    Other Duties:

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

    ZOLL Medical Corporation appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

    ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

  • 14 Days Ago

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Director Recovery Support Services
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • Warren, RI FULL_TIME
  • East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a full-time Director of Recovery Services for our Recovery Center location in Warren, RI. The Director of Recovery Services will direct and supervi...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Director Senior Services
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • East Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • The East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking one Full-time Director of the Senior Services Department located at 100 Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence, RI. We seek a motivated indiv...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Head Start Health Services-Director
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $2500 for external applicants. East Bay Community Action Program’s (EBCAP) Head Start Early Head Start Program is seeking a full-time Director of He...
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Director of Head Start Health Services
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • Newport, RI FULL_TIME
  • EBCAP is offering a two-step sign-on bonus totaling $2500 for external applicants. East Bay Community Action Program’s (EBCAP) Head Start Early Head Start Program is seeking a full-time Director of He...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Quality/Risk Director
  • Encompass Health
  • , RI FULL_TIME
  • The Quality/Risk Director is responsible for helping to create an environment and culture that enables the facility to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mis...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Income Estimation for Six Sigma Quality Program Director jobs
$162,613 to $230,179