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Process Improvement Manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics regularly sponsor these positions, making permanent residency a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL PURPOSE: Lead multiple process improvement teams concurrently utilizing the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements (net productivity impact). May be required to coach and/or support Green Belts and Part Time Black Belts on their kaizen or DMAIC projects. May be required to lead projects impacting customers, customer service and sales personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work with leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities.
- Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations (divisional / business unit dependent).
- Execute > 6 projects per year having a significant impact on our business (BBs expected to provide > $1MM in productivity).
- Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
- Work effectively with operations to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
- Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
- Ensure standards of project execution for DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
- Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business.
- Support business unit or divisional initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred
- 5 – 10 years of relevant manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environment using team-based, data-driven approach
- Passion and drive to improve systems and processes
- Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results.
- Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L.
- Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or SharePoint
- Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
- Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results.
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level
- Skilled Decision maker and Systematic Problem Solver
- Ability to Positively Influence and Persuade Others
- Capable of assuming authority as needed.
- Team builder
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to WestRock plants supported in defined geographic area.
- Prefer a subject matter expert within the industry applicable to the division/business unit.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Lead multiple process improvement teams concurrently utilizing the Lean-Six Sigma Methodology to measurably improve operational and/or business processes. Must work effectively with leadership and the financial community to translate sustainable process improvements into budgeted financial improvements (net productivity impact). May be required to coach and/or support Green Belts and Part Time Black Belts on their kaizen or DMAIC projects. May be required to lead projects impacting customers, customer service and sales personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Work with leadership to align on priorities, business needs, project opportunities.
- Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations (divisional / business unit dependent).
- Execute > 6 projects per year having a significant impact on our business (BBs expected to provide > $1MM in productivity).
- Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
- Work effectively with operations to translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
- Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
- Ensure standards of project execution for DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
- Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business.
- Support business unit or divisional initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred
- 5 – 10 years of relevant manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced and dynamic environment using team-based, data-driven approach
- Passion and drive to improve systems and processes
- Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results.
- Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L.
- Proficient with Minitab, Microsoft Office, Visio, and/or SharePoint
- Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology
- Driven with a sense of urgency to achieve results.
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive level
- Skilled Decision maker and Systematic Problem Solver
- Ability to Positively Influence and Persuade Others
- Capable of assuming authority as needed.
- Team builder
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time to WestRock plants supported in defined geographic area.
- Prefer a subject matter expert within the industry applicable to the division/business unit.
- Must be reliable and dependable.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Process Improvement Manager
Document your credentials before employer outreach
Gather official transcripts, engineering or business certifications like Lean Six Sigma or PMP, and translated credentials before you approach employers. PERM requires your qualifications to match the job description exactly, so gaps discovered mid-filing can restart the process.
Target industries with established PERM filing history
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and hospital systems sponsor Process Improvement Managers far more consistently than startups or retail. Search Migrate Mate to filter by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history in your target industry.
Verify the offered role meets specialty occupation standards
EB-2 sponsorship requires the position to demand an advanced degree. Before accepting an offer, review the O*NET profile for Process Improvement Manager to confirm the posted job duties align with the bachelor's-or-higher educational requirement DOL expects.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
PERM labor certification can take 12 to 18 months before your I-140 is even filed. Ask your prospective employer during offer negotiations when they plan to initiate the DOL recruitment process so your timeline expectations are aligned from day one.
Check prevailing wage levels before the offer stage
PERM requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level II or Level III wages for Process Improvement Manager in your metro area before salary discussions, so you can flag any shortfall early.
Understand that EB-3 has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship isn't subject to a lottery. For most nationalities outside India and China, visa numbers are currently available, meaning your wait between I-140 approval and adjustment of status filing can be measured in months, not years.
Green Card Process Improvement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Improvement Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on the employer's requirements and your credentials. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in industrial engineering or an MBA with relevant experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Many employers file under EB-3 to simplify PERM, then port to EB-2 once approved.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration benefit, not a temporary status. There's no lottery, no annual renewal, and no six-year cap on duration. PERM requires the employer to complete a formal DOL recruitment process first, which adds six to eighteen months before USCIS reviews your I-140, but the end result is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that eventually expires.
Which employers commonly sponsor Process Improvement Managers for green cards?
Large manufacturers, hospital networks, logistics companies, and pharmaceutical firms sponsor these roles most frequently because process improvement functions are deeply embedded in their operations. Employers who already have in-house immigration counsel or HR teams experienced with PERM filings are typically the most reliable sponsors, since the recruitment documentation burden is familiar to them.
How can I find Process Improvement Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Generic job boards rarely filter by sponsorship type, so you often can't tell whether a listing means H-1B, PERM, or nothing at all. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Process Improvement Manager roles where employers have a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship, so you spend your time on applications that can actually lead to permanent residency.
What credentials strengthen a PERM application for this role?
PERM ties your qualifications directly to the job description the employer files with DOL, so there's no room for vague experience claims. Certifications like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, or a master's degree in industrial or systems engineering make the degree-and-specialty-occupation link clear. USCIS and DOL both look for a tight match between your documented background and the minimum requirements posted in the employer's recruitment ads.