What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Lean Six Sigma position at USPL NUTRITIONALS LLC?
Job Description Date
February, 2026
Location
1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ
Title
Specialist, Lean Six Sigma
Department
Executive Management
Reports to
CHRTO
FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt
Exempt
The Lean Six Sigma Specialist will support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational standards and Lean manufacturing principles to enhance customer satisfaction and achieve budgetary goals. This role will collaborate closely with regional and corporate teams to ensure alignment with company policies.
The incumbent will support the day-to-day operations of the ERP system (SYSPRO) and other organizational databases. The Lean Six Sigma Specialist will communicate and coordinate with system and end users to diagnose and resolve reported issues in a timely manner to ensure the business continues to run smoothly.
The Specialist will support and implement continuous improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma and Agile methodologies, assist Green Belts in the development of their projects, and support sponsors and management in identifying and prioritizing opportunities for improvement. Through hands-on involvement, this role will contribute to building a mindset of continuous improvement across the organization.
Organize
- Support the definition of continuous improvement targets with management and report performance against operational objectives.
- Review workflow processes and assist in root cause analysis with the team.
- Identify gaps based on root cause analysis and present findings to leadership.
- Recommend optimized workflows and cell designs to improve cost, efficiency, and safety.
- Assist in setting up test workflows, observe processes, and gather feedback from employees.
- Provide results of tested processes to leadership.
- Analyze cost reduction opportunities and support productivity improvement initiatives.
- Support SYSPRO modules, including custom and delivered programs.
- Provide guidance to SYSPRO Super Users across Sales, Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Production, and Finance.
- Identify process improvement opportunities within departments.
- Report on KPIs for quality, productivity, cost, and service delivery.
- Network with internal and external resources to support lean projects.
- Develop training materials for Lean processes and principles.
- Provide education and support to employees on Lean principles and techniques.
- Ensure communication of project status and coordination of Lean activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring project goals and metrics.
- Assist in the implementation of Lean programs from initiation to completion.
- Provide input and feedback to leadership.
People
- Engages with the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives.
- Leads the implementation of Lean programs from inception to completion.
- Support the planning and execution of Lean projects to achieve cost reduction objectives.
- Provide feedback to leadership on process improvement opportunities. • Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- At least three years of experience in manufacturing environments or consulting firms engaged in continuous improvement processes.
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies applied to complex projects.
Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:
- Lean Six Sigma certification required (Green Belt required).
- Agile methodologies preferred.
- Black Belt certification required; if not currently held, the employee will be required to obtain certification through the Company-sponsored program within (12–18 months) of placement in the role.
Skills & Ability
- Problem solving
- Leadership, mentoring and change management skills
- Ability to analyze complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency and safety
- Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations
- Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Ability to create and deliver presentations and supporting findings to team
- Strong analytical and technical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):
- Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
- Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Physical demands involved in office work such as the ability to talk, hear, use hands to handle and feel; work on a computer up to 7 hours a day; close vision required for computer usage
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
USPL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.
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