Senior Operational Excellence Black Belt

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Sep 2026

About the Role

This is a senior individual-contributor Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt role focused on leading complex manufacturing improvement work with significant autonomy and cross-functional influence.

The role is responsible for delivering measurable savings and operational improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, flow, pull, line balancing, standard work, statistical analysis, capacity modeling and process simulation. It also includes coaching teams, sustaining improvements through management systems, and using tools such as Minitab, Power BI, automation and AI-enabled analytics.

The ideal candidate is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with 7+ years of experience, strong hands-on Lean manufacturing capability, proven financial results, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to lead major projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Simulation experience is strongly preferred; AI/digital experience is preferred.

This role is full-time on-site in Northridge, CA.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, implements and sustains process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Leads large, complex improvement projects that deliver measurable financial and operational results, including Labor, Scrap/MUV and Burden savings.
• Plans and facilitates Kaizen events and rapid-improvement activities from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Applies Lean methods including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, visual management, line balancing, flow, pull systems, production leveling, takt-time analysis and waste elimination.
• Leads current-state and future-state analysis of manufacturing processes, material flow and information flow and translates findings into executable improvement plans.
• Applies statistical analysis, data analytics and digital tools to identify opportunities, understand process variation and support fact-based decision making.
• Uses capacity analysis, process modeling and simulation tools to evaluate manufacturing scenarios, staffing, layouts, material flow and production-system performance.
• Establishes performance metrics, control plans and management systems to measure results and sustain improvements.
• Facilitates and coaches cross-functional teams and builds Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving capability across the organization.
• Partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance and other functions to prioritize and execute improvement opportunities.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage automation, AI-enabled tools and other emerging technologies to improve productivity, analysis and operational decision making.
• Supports Operational Excellence governance, project reviews, communications, training and certification activities.

Must Have

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognized organization is required.
• Experience leading complex Lean Six Sigma projects with measurable financial and operational results is required.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and implementing sustainable Lean improvements is required.
• Lean manufacturing, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work, Gemba, line balancing, flow, pull systems, production leveling and visual management is required.
• Experience in applying statistical analysis, data visualization and analytical tools to process improvement is required.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or equivalent is required.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power BI or equivalent is required.
• Experience with manufacturing capacity analysis, material-flow analysis, line design and production-system optimization is required.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with process simulation, capacity modeling or manufacturing-system modeling tools is strongly preferred.
• Experience applying AI-enabled analytics, generative AI, automation or other emerging digital technologies to manufacturing or business-process improvement is strongly preferred.

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

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