Six Sigma Program Manager
Somerset, NJ, US, 08873
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.
At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.
Join us and help shape wherever we go next!
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Job Summary
Job Details/Responsibilities
The Six Sigma Program Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and expanding the Six Sigma and Lean Continuous Improvement program across multiple Terumo Medical sites. This role will serve as the primary program manager for all Six Sigma training waves (Yellow, Green, and Black Belt), Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives. The individual will build a culture of problem solving by training associates, coaching project leaders, ensuring alignment to business goals, and delivering measurable results in productivity, quality, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Serve as project leader in the creation of a talent capability program and align of human potential with organizational strategy and capabilities.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
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- Lead the design, implementation, and governance of the Six Sigma program across sites.
- Coordinate training waves (Yellow, Green, Black Belt) including planning, scheduling, certification, and follow-up.
- Develop and maintain program metrics, dashboards, and reporting to leadership on impact and progress.
- Training & Capability Building
- Deliver engaging training sessions and workshops in Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.
- Mentor and coach project teams and belt candidates through the DMAIC process and other CI methodologies.
- Build capability across all levels of the organization to identify, scope, and execute improvement projects.
- Lead the creation and support of a talent capability program focused on developing associates to support business core competencies.
- Kaizen & Project Execution
- Facilitate and lead cross-functional Kaizen events to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
- Partner with site leaders and functional heads to identify high-impact opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure projects are aligned to business priorities and deliver measurable, sustainable results.
- Leadership & Change Management
- Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and innovation.
- Engage with senior leaders to align projects with strategic objectives.
- Influence and coach leadership teams on Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement principles.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on execution mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Influencing and coaching across organizational levels.
- Project management and prioritization.
- Cultural adaptability and cross-site collaboration.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated results in delivering significant business impact through Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and training skills with ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to travel between sites and work in a fast-paced, global environment.
- This is remote position. Travel between sites for training and project reviews is required.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or statistics (Master’s preferred).
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process improvement roles in a manufacturing or regulated industry (medical devices, pharma preferred).
- Proven experience leading large-scale Six Sigma programs and Kaizen events across multiple sites.
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.
Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $97,100 - $136,000/year.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey