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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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Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company.
POSITION SCOPE
Fisher Industries is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to join our Business Transformation team. This position supports operational excellence initiatives across our construction, manufacturing, and materials operations by analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the implementation of technology solutions that increase efficiency, standardization, and data accuracy.
The Process Improvement Specialist will work closely with field and office personnel to support process optimization, change management initiatives, user training, and technology adoption efforts. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and motivated to drive continuous improvement across the organization.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Analyze and document current business processes across HR, Safety, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, and administrative functions, including onboarding, employee records, timekeeping and payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, training and certification tracking, incident reporting, and compliance documentation.
- Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement, particularly in HR, Safety, Payroll, and Accounting workflows.
- Develop and recommend standardized workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and data quality.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, process reviews, and workshops with functional teams to gather requirements and build consensus around proposed improvements.
- Support the implementation, adoption, and optimization of business systems and developed tools for HR, safety, payroll, and accounting platforms.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Information Technology, and Business Transformation teams to support process and technology initiatives.
- Create and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documentation that makes each process repeatable and easy to follow.
- Develop and deliver end-user training programs, reference materials, and system adoption resources, including HR, safety, payroll, and accounting system training for field and office personnel.
- Monitor adoption metrics, collect user feedback, and identify opportunities to enhance user engagement and system utilization.
- Assist with data governance initiatives that improve reporting accuracy for HR, safety, payroll, and financial metrics.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety culture, employee experience, operational scalability, efficiency, and digital transformation.
- Serve as a resource for business process best practices and supported technology platforms.
- Travel periodically to project sites and operating locations to support process assessments, safety, accounting, and HR process implementation activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Experience facilitating meetings, managing projects, gathering business requirements, and documenting workflows.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in heavy civil construction, construction materials, manufacturing, logistics, or related industries.
- Experience with process improvement, business transformation, continuous improvement, or change management initiatives.
- Experience working in or supporting Human Resources, Safety, Accounting, or Finance functions, including related processes, systems, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with construction estimating software, job costing systems, project management platforms, or field operations software.
- Working knowledge of ERP, HRIS, and accounting business applications and processes.
- Experience leveraging AI, Copilot, and intelligent agents to automate routine work, streamline business processes, improve access to information, and enhance employee productivity.
- Experience developing training materials and delivering end-user training.
- Experience with process mapping, workflow design, business architecture, organizational visualization, collaborative whiteboarding, project planning and road mapping, or cloud architecture diagramming.
Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.
If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.
INTRODUCTION
Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil construction and aggregate products across the United States. With over 70 years of experience, the company specializes in highways, bridges, aggregates, and large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by in-house capabilities in drilling, blasting, crushing, asphalt, and concrete production. Fisher is committed to delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions with an emphasis on safety and quality. As a proven industry leader, Fisher Industries continues to grow while maintaining the integrity and values of a family-owned company.
POSITION SCOPE
Fisher Industries is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to join our Business Transformation team. This position supports operational excellence initiatives across our construction, manufacturing, and materials operations by analyzing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the implementation of technology solutions that increase efficiency, standardization, and data accuracy.
The Process Improvement Specialist will work closely with field and office personnel to support process optimization, change management initiatives, user training, and technology adoption efforts. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and motivated to drive continuous improvement across the organization.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Analyze and document current business processes across HR, Safety, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, and administrative functions, including onboarding, employee records, timekeeping and payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, training and certification tracking, incident reporting, and compliance documentation.
- Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for operational improvement, particularly in HR, Safety, Payroll, and Accounting workflows.
- Develop and recommend standardized workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and data quality.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, process reviews, and workshops with functional teams to gather requirements and build consensus around proposed improvements.
- Support the implementation, adoption, and optimization of business systems and developed tools for HR, safety, payroll, and accounting platforms.
- Collaborate with Human Resources, Safety, Payroll, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Information Technology, and Business Transformation teams to support process and technology initiatives.
- Create and maintain process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documentation that makes each process repeatable and easy to follow.
- Develop and deliver end-user training programs, reference materials, and system adoption resources, including HR, safety, payroll, and accounting system training for field and office personnel.
- Monitor adoption metrics, collect user feedback, and identify opportunities to enhance user engagement and system utilization.
- Assist with data governance initiatives that improve reporting accuracy for HR, safety, payroll, and financial metrics.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety culture, employee experience, operational scalability, efficiency, and digital transformation.
- Serve as a resource for business process best practices and supported technology platforms.
- Travel periodically to project sites and operating locations to support process assessments, safety, accounting, and HR process implementation activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience analyzing business processes and identifying opportunities for operational improvement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Experience facilitating meetings, managing projects, gathering business requirements, and documenting workflows.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in heavy civil construction, construction materials, manufacturing, logistics, or related industries.
- Experience with process improvement, business transformation, continuous improvement, or change management initiatives.
- Experience working in or supporting Human Resources, Safety, Accounting, or Finance functions, including related processes, systems, and compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with construction estimating software, job costing systems, project management platforms, or field operations software.
- Working knowledge of ERP, HRIS, and accounting business applications and processes.
- Experience leveraging AI, Copilot, and intelligent agents to automate routine work, streamline business processes, improve access to information, and enhance employee productivity.
- Experience developing training materials and delivering end-user training.
- Experience with process mapping, workflow design, business architecture, organizational visualization, collaborative whiteboarding, project planning and road mapping, or cloud architecture diagramming.
Fisher Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.
If you require an accommodation with applying, please email hrdept@fisherind.com or call the HR Department at (701) 456-9184 to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.
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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.