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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
Department: Technical/Quality
Reports to: Technical Leader/Operations Leader
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Hourly
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary objective of this position is to provide internal and external support for all quality initiatives. This position is responsible for suggesting, establishing, and maintaining quality standards, testing and inspection, and the rejection of all sub-standard products in a safe manner. This position coordinates any action involving customer claims for inferior or defective product, which has been installed or shipped.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety and plant requirements individually and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
Process Performance
- Support the TPM process through Daily Management and participating on AM area or Pillar Teams as required.
- Support plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
- Performs root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
- Analyze product and process data to optimize performance. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and improved efficiency.
- Identifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.
- Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM, 5’s and housekeeping programs as established within the plant
- Develop and maintain master samples for granuales and shingles for production lines
- Customer Response Center main contact. Record and maintain log of calls and validate claims on monthly report
- Complete lab test for warehouse audits, lab testing as directed by Granville, and raw material testing
- Investigate roof claims, conduct inspections as needed to resolve claims, coordinate roof sampling and record and report findings
- Communicate quality issues to plant personnel.
- Develop and coordinate LPA’s
- Assist with managing QM Pillar with Technical Leader
- Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot Quality equipment related to quality of product in production
- Coordinate plant trials of new products, raw materials or product enhancements
- Develop SPC charts to include lab and production measurements
- Conduct training, annual lab certification and provides necessary feedback
- Maintain lab inventories order as needed to keep lab supplies stocked
- Participate in customer visits, and conduct contractor training
Leads Continuous Improvement Activities
- Leverages standard work to minimize variation and waste
- Leads Focused Improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
- Partners with relevant stakeholders to optimize process and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Participates in and leads Kaizen and 5S events in various work areas throughout plant
Job Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BA degree in Engineering preferred
- Three or more years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Understand verbal and written instructions
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Operate necessary software to successfully perform job responsibilities
- Log into and navigate Talent Center and accomplish required online training routinely
- Think under pressure and make quick decisions to identify solutions
- Work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
- Able to shovel wet sand
- Climb and descend stairs
- Lift, push, and pull 50lbs repetitively
- Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to operate a computer
- Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
- A proficiency in the following computer applications:
- Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Access data entry and SAP
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Complete all annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
- Must pass all required assessments
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
PROCESS & FOCUS IMPROVEMENT LEAD
Job Description
Department: Technical/Quality
Reports to: Technical Leader/Operations Leader
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Hourly
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary objective of this position is to provide internal and external support for all quality initiatives. This position is responsible for suggesting, establishing, and maintaining quality standards, testing and inspection, and the rejection of all sub-standard products in a safe manner. This position coordinates any action involving customer claims for inferior or defective product, which has been installed or shipped.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all safety and plant requirements individually and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
Process Performance
- Support the TPM process through Daily Management and participating on AM area or Pillar Teams as required.
- Support plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
- Performs root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
- Analyze product and process data to optimize performance. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and improved efficiency.
- Identifying and requesting capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.
- Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM, 5’s and housekeeping programs as established within the plant
- Develop and maintain master samples for granuales and shingles for production lines
- Customer Response Center main contact. Record and maintain log of calls and validate claims on monthly report
- Complete lab test for warehouse audits, lab testing as directed by Granville, and raw material testing
- Investigate roof claims, conduct inspections as needed to resolve claims, coordinate roof sampling and record and report findings
- Communicate quality issues to plant personnel.
- Develop and coordinate LPA’s
- Assist with managing QM Pillar with Technical Leader
- Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot Quality equipment related to quality of product in production
- Coordinate plant trials of new products, raw materials or product enhancements
- Develop SPC charts to include lab and production measurements
- Conduct training, annual lab certification and provides necessary feedback
- Maintain lab inventories order as needed to keep lab supplies stocked
- Participate in customer visits, and conduct contractor training
Leads Continuous Improvement Activities
- Leverages standard work to minimize variation and waste
- Leads Focused Improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
- Partners with relevant stakeholders to optimize process and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Participates in and leads Kaizen and 5S events in various work areas throughout plant
Job Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BA degree in Engineering preferred
- Three or more years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Understand verbal and written instructions
- Perform basic mathematical calculations
- Operate necessary software to successfully perform job responsibilities
- Log into and navigate Talent Center and accomplish required online training routinely
- Think under pressure and make quick decisions to identify solutions
- Work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
- Able to shovel wet sand
- Climb and descend stairs
- Lift, push, and pull 50lbs repetitively
- Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to operate a computer
- Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
- A proficiency in the following computer applications:
- Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Access data entry and SAP
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Complete all annual safety and role specific training, as required by the nature of this position
- Must pass all required assessments
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
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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.