H-1B Visa Process Improvement Manager Jobs
Process Improvement Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in industrial engineering, business, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and consulting sponsor H-1B holders in this role, with the two-year cap-exempt path available at qualifying nonprofits and universities.
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Job Description
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Salary range 004: $69,500 - $86,900 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with 7% company contributions
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
Where you will drive value:
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist in Luxemburg, WI.
The Continuous Improvement Process Specialist works as part of a collaborative team to help improve the operating efficiencies in the production of high-quality cheese and/or whey ingredients. The Process Specialist performs advanced troubleshooting on all machines and processes in the assigned plant location(s).
- Identify problem areas or areas for improvement in production; determine a course of action; help implement improvement and corrective actions in these areas.
- Obtain and maintain good knowledge of cheese make, cheese conversion, whey and permeate process and procedures as assigned.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel to develop systems and procedures for new unit operations for the production of whey/dairy products.
- Accurately perform statistical analysis of laboratory and process data to identify trends, deficiencies and formulate predictions.
- Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for production and cleaning processes.
- Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
- Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies; immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
- Work with the sales department regarding product disposition as well as with the customers. Visit customers as required to support the customer’s needs and wants for whey ingredients, such as coordinating and leading production trials.
- May work with ERP (SAP, MES, AOS) system for product disposition and formulation updates/changes for the plant.
- Engage and lead applicable AOS activities, such as centerline and CIL management, loss tree, and 90-day plan development, etc.
- Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.
- Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.
- Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
What will enable you to have an impact:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Minimum three (3) years of dairy processing experience preferably in a whey-processing environment (Pasteurizes, Membrane Systems, Spray Dryers, and Evaporators) required.
- Extensive dairy experience along with progressive leadership growth preferred.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
#CH-1
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
Job Type:
Regular
Job Description
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Salary range 004: $69,500 - $86,900 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with 7% company contributions
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
Where you will drive value:
We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist in Luxemburg, WI.
The Continuous Improvement Process Specialist works as part of a collaborative team to help improve the operating efficiencies in the production of high-quality cheese and/or whey ingredients. The Process Specialist performs advanced troubleshooting on all machines and processes in the assigned plant location(s).
- Identify problem areas or areas for improvement in production; determine a course of action; help implement improvement and corrective actions in these areas.
- Obtain and maintain good knowledge of cheese make, cheese conversion, whey and permeate process and procedures as assigned.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel to develop systems and procedures for new unit operations for the production of whey/dairy products.
- Accurately perform statistical analysis of laboratory and process data to identify trends, deficiencies and formulate predictions.
- Develop and write Standard Operating Procedures for production and cleaning processes.
- Work with plant, corporate and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks/needs as they arise.
- Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies; immediately reporting any potential food safety issues to management.
- Work with the sales department regarding product disposition as well as with the customers. Visit customers as required to support the customer’s needs and wants for whey ingredients, such as coordinating and leading production trials.
- May work with ERP (SAP, MES, AOS) system for product disposition and formulation updates/changes for the plant.
- Engage and lead applicable AOS activities, such as centerline and CIL management, loss tree, and 90-day plan development, etc.
- Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management.
- Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.
- Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
What will enable you to have an impact:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering required.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Minimum three (3) years of dairy processing experience preferably in a whey-processing environment (Pasteurizes, Membrane Systems, Spray Dryers, and Evaporators) required.
- Extensive dairy experience along with progressive leadership growth preferred.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
#CH-1
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Process Improvement Manager
Align your degree to the SOC code
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to process improvement work. A degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or systems engineering strengthens your petition far more than a general business degree alone.
Search LCA filings by occupation on Migrate Mate
Filter DOL Labor Condition Application data by the Management Analysts or Industrial Engineers SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for process improvement roles before you apply.
Target manufacturers enrolled in E-Verify
Large manufacturers and contract manufacturers are required to use E-Verify and file H-1B petitions routinely for process engineering roles. Their HR teams already understand the LCA prevailing wage and filing timeline, which speeds your offer-to-filing cycle.
Verify your prevailing wage level early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your target metro area before negotiating an offer. A wage below the certified level invalidates the LCA, so confirm your offer clears it before you accept.
Document lean and Six Sigma credentials formally
USCIS petitions for this role benefit from external credentials like Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or a PMP. These credentials corroborate the specialty occupation argument and reduce the chance of a Request for Evidence on your qualifications.
Ask employers about cap-gap coverage in writing
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 if your H-1B petition is filed on time. Get written confirmation from HR that your petition will be filed before your OPT end date.
H-1B Visa Process Improvement Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Process Improvement Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer's job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as industrial engineering, operations management, or supply chain. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement against the actual duties, so a posting that accepts any degree or substitutes years of experience without a degree floor is harder to support. The O*NET profile for Management Analysts documents the typical education requirement, which can anchor the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Manufacturing, healthcare systems, financial services, and logistics companies file H-1B petitions for process improvement roles with the highest frequency. Consulting firms that embed staff at client sites also sponsor this title regularly. You can identify employers with active filing history for these roles by reviewing DOL LCA disclosure data on Migrate Mate before targeting your applications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer eliminates the role during a restructuring?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer and the specific role approved in the petition. If the position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, have that employer file an H-1B transfer petition, or depart the country. The new employer can file a transfer petition and you can begin working once it is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move from a plant role to a corporate headquarters role?
A material change in duties, worksite location, or job title requires an amended H-1B petition, not a full transfer. If you move from a facility-based continuous improvement role to a corporate strategy role with different responsibilities, your employer must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA reflecting the updated worksite and wage level. Failing to amend when duties change materially is a compliance violation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of sponsorship in this role?
Process Improvement Manager positions are cap-subject unless your employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research organization, which are cap-exempt. For cap-subject employers, USCIS conducts a random lottery each April for the 65,000 regular cap slots and 20,000 U.S. master's degree exemption slots. If you hold a U.S. master's degree or higher, you're entered in both pools, which increases your selection probability.