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How much does a Lean/Six Sigma Process Director make in the United States? The average Lean/Six Sigma Process Director salary in the United States is $200,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $186,800 and $229,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salary $174,236 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salary $186,800 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salary $200,600 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salary $229,300 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Lean/Six Sigma Process Director Salary $255,430 US March 26, 2024
25% $186,800 10% $174,236 90% $255,430 75% $229,300 $200,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Lean/Six Sigma Process Director develops master plans, timelines, and budget allocation for implementation. Deploys total quality operational excellence policies and programs within an organization. Being a Lean/Six Sigma Process Director ensures programs educate and motivate employees to achieve a culture of continuous improvement. Forms and guides cross functional teams. In addition, Lean/Six Sigma Process Director utilizes Six Sigma/Lean methodologies and typically is certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or similar area. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Typically reports to senior management. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. The Lean/Six Sigma Process 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. Working as a Lean/Six Sigma Process 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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