Job Description

Natera is currently seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Manager that is
responsible for leading process improvement teams to improve operating efficiencies
of divisions across the company. Will work with front-line as well as division
management to implement lean six sigma principles through a common approach.
Duties include:

Applying advanced Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work
Cellular Flow, Pull Replenishment, Demand and Production smoothing, Mistake
Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance) to process improvement

Applying advanced Six Sigma principles (DMAIC approach, SIPOC, Process

Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Normal and Non-Normal data Statistical Analysis,
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments) to process
improvement

Contributing to the development and codification of standard Lean Six Sigma

methods and training materials

Coaching several teams, trained Black Belts and trained Green Belts through
Lean Six Sigma DMAIC and exercising considerable judgment in directing the
Green belts on the performance of their Lean Six Sigma projects

Delivering just-in-time training of six sigma tools and methodologies to Black

Belts, Green Belts, business teams and business leaders and participating in
classroom training as needed

Working closely with business leadership to develop key performance

measurements and reporting

Facilitating Black Belts, Green Belts and business teams through project
tollgate as well as governance reviews

Working with functional and cross functional business teams to identify

opportunities for improvement, gathering data, analyzing and developing
improvements and innovations, using statistical analyses, and preparing
presentations to communicate project status

Required Skills and Qualifications:

At least two years of work experience using Lean principles including Value
Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work Cellular Flow, Pull Replenishment, Demand
and Production smoothing, Mistake Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance
required

Six Sigma principles including DMAIC approach, SIPOC, Process required

At least 3 years of LSS experience preferred

At least 3 years of work experience using statistical analysis preferred

Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Normal and Non-Normal data Statistical

Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of Experiments experience
required

At least 2 years of work experience using statistical analysis required

Completion of multiple cross functional projects involving non-normal data

and design of experiments (DOE), using Lean Six Sigma DMAIC to complete
required

Apply advanced Lean principles (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work
Cellular Flow, Pull Replenishment, Demand and Production smoothing, Mistake
Proofing, Total Productive Maintenance) or advanced Six Sigma principles (DMAIC
approach, SIPOC, Process Capability, Root Cause Analysis, Normal and NonNormal data Statistical Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Design of
Experiments) to process improvement

Contribute to the development and codification of standard Lean Six Sigma

methods and training materials; Coach several teams, trained Black Belts and
trained Green Belts through Lean Six Sigma DMAIC and exercise considerable
judgment in directing the Green belts on the performance of their Lean Six Sigma
projects; Deliver just-in-time training of six sigma tools and methodologies to
Black Belts, Green Belts, business teams and business leaders. Participate in
classroom training as needed

Work closely with business leadership to develop key performance

measurements and reporting; Facilitate Black Belts, Green Belts and business
teams through project tollgate as well as governance reviews; Work with
functional and cross functional business teams to identify opportunities for
improvement, gather data, analyze and develop improvements and innovations,
and prepare presentations to communicate project status

Financial Benefits and efficiency generated through projects

Number of green belts and black belts certified

Education Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Business Administration OR

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology or Business Administration and

5 years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate experience in continuous
improvement

Advanced degree preferred

MBA is a bonus

Black Belt certification form an LSS training/certification vendor that includes

completion of a real-life project, formal in-class training, and exam required

Additional Notes

Black Belt certification form an LSS training/certification vendor that includes

completion of a real-life project, formal in-class training, and exam required

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer
without sponsorship

Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What we offer:
Competitive Benefits. Healthy catered lunches, Premium snacks and beverages,
Onsite gym with cardio and weight-training equipment, Dog-friendly office, Game
room with satellite TV, Onsite dry cleaning and alteration service with pick-up and
delivery, Employee-organized sport leagues, Happy hours and BBQs.
Our Opportunity:
The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors,
laboratory scientists, software engineers and many other professionals from worldclass institutions who care deeply for our work and each other. Natera is on a mission
to revolutionize the science. Its true, we expect a lot out of our employees, which is
why we hire intelligent, passionate, ambitious people and hold them accountable for
adding value and keeping up with our rapidly growing company. If you have what it
takes to be part of a brilliant, cohesive, and unstoppable team you will be very happy
and have a great career here at Natera.
For more information, visit www.natera.com
Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer