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Process Improvement Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with engineering, operations, or business degrees. Most roles qualify as STEM OPT-eligible, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting regularly sponsor candidates with Lean or Six Sigma credentials.
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The Field ACES Process Improvement Specialist will drive initiatives focused in improving site’s and region’s capacity, cost, quality and customer experience. Those initiatives include benchmarking through auditing and leadership coaching, standard-work optimization, and process improvement piloting and implementation. In addition, the process improvement specialist will act as the link between the region to the SSD Field Programs team, and will manage escalations, intakes, deep-dives and approvals to resolve barriers and issues the region is facing.
This role partners with both internal and external program management, technical teams, and is able to build relationships with colleagues across SSD Buildings, tech, and support teams. This role is both a collaborator focused on implementing network-wide initiatives, as well as the primary Cost & Quality partner for Operations General Managers. To be successful in this role; you need to pair analytical skills, a data-driven outlook with great communication skills, be a proven leader of leaders, ability to deal with ambiguity in the constantly changing/fast paced environment, able to prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews with clear and effective narratives to senior management.
This role requires 50%-80% travel in the US.
Key job responsibilities
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The Process Improvement Specialist will complete monthly benchmarking cycles to drive site level process path improvements.
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The Process Improvement Specialist will drive selected KPIs through flagging in regional DBR/WBR and sending weekly recaps. In addition, the regional PIS will support Field Programs team pilots in the region.
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The Process Improvement Specialist will lead a quarterly regional improvement project tackling a problem or opportunity aligned on with the GM.
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The Processes Improvement Specialist will own an annual network improvement project. In addition, the regional PIS will participate in quarterly SSD ACES process paths kaizens.
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The Process Improvement Specialist will develop trust relationships with all OMs, SLs, and GMs in the region.
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The Process Improvement Specialist will mentor leaders from the region and will support interviewing talent to the region when possible.
A day in the life
The Process Improvement Specialist spends roughly 50% of the time on the floor – auditing, coaching and collecting feedback from front line leaders. You will travel regularly within their region in order to visit the sites on quarterly basis. You will engage with all levels of leadership on the operations floor to identify gaps in knowledge and provide guidance in department performance and standard work mechanisms. You will be an active participant in regional DBRs, WBRs and cost calls to understand bridges and goals and will communicate relevant network changes. You will partner with Field Programs team to drive assigned process path pilots and process improvements across region and network. You will conduct regular 1:1s with GM and each of the region's site leaders, present sites’ performance and opportunities to SSD ACES selected KPIs, benchmarking cycles progress, project updates and collects feedback.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, project management, operations, logistics, supply chain or related field
- Experience working in an operations, supply chain, transportation, project management or management consulting role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in lean or six sigma methodologies for operational, process, and performance improvement projects including process mapping and process re-design
- Experience handling multiple competing priorities and complex projects with multiple stakeholders (e.g. definition of accurate network expansion plans, vendor development, quality assurance, design and cost improvement, team and stakeholder engagement)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $120,900.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
DESCRIPTION
The Field ACES Process Improvement Specialist will drive initiatives focused in improving site’s and region’s capacity, cost, quality and customer experience. Those initiatives include benchmarking through auditing and leadership coaching, standard-work optimization, and process improvement piloting and implementation. In addition, the process improvement specialist will act as the link between the region to the SSD Field Programs team, and will manage escalations, intakes, deep-dives and approvals to resolve barriers and issues the region is facing.
This role partners with both internal and external program management, technical teams, and is able to build relationships with colleagues across SSD Buildings, tech, and support teams. This role is both a collaborator focused on implementing network-wide initiatives, as well as the primary Cost & Quality partner for Operations General Managers. To be successful in this role; you need to pair analytical skills, a data-driven outlook with great communication skills, be a proven leader of leaders, ability to deal with ambiguity in the constantly changing/fast paced environment, able to prepare and give detailed data-driven business reviews with clear and effective narratives to senior management.
This role requires 50%-80% travel in the US.
Key job responsibilities
-
The Process Improvement Specialist will complete monthly benchmarking cycles to drive site level process path improvements.
-
The Process Improvement Specialist will drive selected KPIs through flagging in regional DBR/WBR and sending weekly recaps. In addition, the regional PIS will support Field Programs team pilots in the region.
-
The Process Improvement Specialist will lead a quarterly regional improvement project tackling a problem or opportunity aligned on with the GM.
-
The Processes Improvement Specialist will own an annual network improvement project. In addition, the regional PIS will participate in quarterly SSD ACES process paths kaizens.
-
The Process Improvement Specialist will develop trust relationships with all OMs, SLs, and GMs in the region.
-
The Process Improvement Specialist will mentor leaders from the region and will support interviewing talent to the region when possible.
A day in the life
The Process Improvement Specialist spends roughly 50% of the time on the floor – auditing, coaching and collecting feedback from front line leaders. You will travel regularly within their region in order to visit the sites on quarterly basis. You will engage with all levels of leadership on the operations floor to identify gaps in knowledge and provide guidance in department performance and standard work mechanisms. You will be an active participant in regional DBRs, WBRs and cost calls to understand bridges and goals and will communicate relevant network changes. You will partner with Field Programs team to drive assigned process path pilots and process improvements across region and network. You will conduct regular 1:1s with GM and each of the region's site leaders, present sites’ performance and opportunities to SSD ACES selected KPIs, benchmarking cycles progress, project updates and collects feedback.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering, project management, operations, logistics, supply chain or related field
- Experience working in an operations, supply chain, transportation, project management or management consulting role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in lean or six sigma methodologies for operational, process, and performance improvement projects including process mapping and process re-design
- Experience handling multiple competing priorities and complex projects with multiple stakeholders (e.g. definition of accurate network expansion plans, vendor development, quality assurance, design and cost improvement, team and stakeholder engagement)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $120,900.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Process Improvement Manager
Get your Lean or Six Sigma certification before applying
Green Belt or Black Belt certification signals technical credibility and justifies the specialty occupation classification employers need to sponsor you. It also narrows the field of candidates you're competing against, which strengthens your position during salary negotiations.
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and management consulting firms sponsor Process Improvement Managers far more consistently than startups or small businesses. Focus your applications on mid-size and large employers with dedicated HR teams and prior H-1B filing history.
Quantify your process outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers and immigration attorneys both need to justify the specialty occupation. Specific metrics, such as cycle time reductions, defect rates, or cost savings percentages, make your impact concrete and strengthen the case that your role requires specialized expertise.
Clarify your degree field's connection to the role
Process Improvement Manager roles draw from industrial engineering, operations management, and business analytics degrees. Clearly connecting your specific academic background to the role's analytical requirements helps employers and their immigration counsel confirm specialty occupation eligibility without ambiguity.
Ask about sponsorship policy before your final interview round
Raise the visa sponsorship question after an initial offer of interest but before investing in a full interview loop. A direct, professional question saves time for both sides and signals you understand the immigration process, which builds confidence with experienced hiring managers.
Process Improvement Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Process Improvement Manager jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Process Improvement Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in industrial engineering, operations research, systems engineering, or a related STEM field. The role must involve applying technical and analytical skills from your degree. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, since business administration degrees sometimes fall outside STEM OPT criteria.
How do I find Process Improvement Manager jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Process Improvement Manager roles from employers open to OPT sponsorship. Filtering by visa sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't sponsor. Focus your search on manufacturing, healthcare operations, and consulting firms, which historically file the most sponsorship petitions for this role type.
Will a Process Improvement Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Process Improvement Manager roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in industrial engineering, operations management, or a closely related technical field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face USCIS scrutiny. Employers with strong immigration counsel typically structure job descriptions to clearly document the degree requirement, which significantly improves H-1B petition outcomes.
How much time do I have on OPT to find a Process Improvement Manager job?
Your initial OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization after graduation. If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, you can extend that by 24 months, for a total of 36 months. The job search clock starts from your OPT start date, not your hire date. If you're unemployed for more than 90 cumulative days during standard OPT, or 150 days during STEM OPT, you fall out of status.
What should I do if a Process Improvement Manager employer says they don't sponsor visas?
Many employers say they don't sponsor because they've had bad experiences or don't understand OPT work authorization. OPT doesn't require employer sponsorship in the traditional sense since you're already authorized to work. Clarifying that you have existing work authorization and only need H-1B sponsorship later, if they want to retain you, often changes the conversation. Some employers reverse their position once they understand the distinction.