Continuous Improvement Manager – St. Johnsbury, Vermont

WEIDMANN Medical Technology AG; Rapperswil-Jona; Presencial; CHF 91.000 - 124.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health savings account

Vision and dental insurance

PTO starting your FIRST day

401k plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Weidmann Group seeks an experienced Operational Excellence Leader to drive Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, coaching teams, and delivering DMAIC-based improvements.

You will partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality and HR to sustain improvements and build CI capability across sites, promoting a culture of learning and engagement onsite as needed.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong general ledger accounting knowledge and ability to troubleshoot accounting issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to build cross-functional relationships; proficient in Office 365 apps and SAP.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support and execute the company's Operational Excellence strategy and global standards.
• Lead cross-functional process optimization and operational improvement projects.
• Implement and standardize continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching and engaging employees at all levels.

Conocimientos

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Change management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Herramientas

SAP

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Unternehmensführung

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

The Weidmann Group of companies is active in some of the world’s most vital fields namely energy and medical. Our technology and our know how contribute crucial resources to a worldwide market, whether it be leading the global market in transformer electrical insulation, keeping the lights on for billions of consumers, or the delivery of a breakthrough drug through our advanced plastics technologies for medical and pharmaceutical applications

The role…

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Urbana, Ohio and St. Johnsbury, VT manufacturing facilities
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
• Support and execute the company's Operational Excellence strategy and global continuous improvement standards
• Lead cross-functional process optimization and operational improvement projects
• Implement and standardize continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices across operations
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching and engaging employees at all levels of the organization
• Partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality, and HR teams to implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across the site
• Serve as a change agent by promoting employee engagement, continuous learning, and a culture of operational excellence
• Lead Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, waste elimination, and standardized Operational Excellence practices
• Identify and execute improvement opportunities aligned with site goals and corporate strategy using Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies
• Establish and monitor project goals, timelines, KPIs, and financial impact, including cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements
• Build organizational CI capability through training, coaching, visual management tools, process standardization, and sharing best practices across manufacturing sites
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and 2 years of leadership experience
• Strong general ledger accounting knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve accounting issues effectively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while successfully managing priorities and accomplishing objectives
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to support operational improvements and organizational change
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly summarize data, provide recommendations, and build strong cross-functional relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP, with the ability to maintain an onsite presence as required for the role

What do we offer?

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

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• At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business
• We've been at the heart of the global transformer industry for over 140 years
• With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is a leading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector

We are a globally active family company whose sustainable and responsible actions contribute to improved living standards. We are an attractive employer with a value-oriented corporate culture based on trust, appreciation and continuous improvement