The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  Big Lots is hiring a Lean Six Sigma Manager in Austin, TX.

• Role description

  Big Lots needs a reliable, motivated Lean Six Sigma Manager to keep our Austin, TX operations running smoothly. The shape of it is simple — bring 8 years and Public Speaking, take home $116,000 - $174,000, and grow into whatever Big Lots builds next.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Leave every general system a little better than you found it
  • Read Big Lots's general signals and reprioritize without being asked
  • Keep Public Speaking documentation current as the work outpaces it
  • Own one slice of Big Lots's general mission end to end
  • Manage competing demands while keeping attention to detail high

  What You'll Bring

  • Proven aptitude for Cultural Awareness, ideally near Austin, TX
  • A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for teamwork
  • Experience at the manager level inside a contract role
  • Clear thinking under the kind of pressure Austin, TX deadlines bring
  • Comfort presenting to a TX-wide audience without a script

  For over 8 years, Big Lots has built deeply technical solutions that help teams in Austin, TX get more done. The unwritten rule in Austin is simple: leave the codebase kinder than you found it.

  We offer a competitive salary of $116,000 - $174,000, comprehensive health coverage, and a clear path to grow into senior general work.

  The Big Lots team is expanding in Austin, TX this quarter, and this seat is part of that growth.

  Start your journey with Big Lots by submitting your application now.

• Required skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Public Speaking
  • Goal Setting

• Benefits & perks

  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible working hours
  • Mentorship programs
  • Service Discounts
  • Reservist support
  • Matching gift program
  • Standing flexible benefits credits
  • Restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • Smoking cessation programs
  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid paternity leave
  • Online course subscriptions
  • Spot bonuses and recognition awards
  • Jury duty leave

• Apply before 2026-09-10

  Submit your application for this Contract general position.