Continuous Improvement Manager

Weidmann Electrical Technology; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Vision and dental insurance

401k plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Wellness program

Clothing allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Weidmann Group in St. Johnsbury, VT seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Leader to drive Lean, Six Sigma and CI initiatives across the site.

You will partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality and HR to implement improvements that boost safety, quality, delivery and cost performance. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering with Black Belt certification, proven change leadership, and strong facilitation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering, with at least 5 years focused on continuous improvement.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (Black Belt certification Required).
• Proven experience leading improvement projects with tangible results.
• Change leadership experience driving adoption and sustainability of Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence initiatives across cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving tools (DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing KPIs.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the St. Johnsbury facility.
• Drive 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 across operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching and engaging employees at all levels.
• Partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality, and HR teams to implement and sustain CI initiatives across the site.
• Serve as a change agent by promoting employee engagement, continuous learning, and a culture of operational excellence.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change leadership

Facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

DMAIC

Job description

Starting rate:$114,000

1 Gordan Mills Way, St Johnsbury VT 05819

Full-time, Onsite

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

Join our team where we accomplish great things TOGETHER.

Allow us to introduce ourselves… 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 St. Johnsbury, VT manufacturing facility.
• 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.

How You’ll Make An Impact…

• 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.

What Do You Bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering, with at least 5 years focused on continuous improvement.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (Black Belt certification Required).
• Proven experience leading improvement projects with tangible results.
• Change leadership experience driving adoption and sustainability of Lean Six Sigma and Operational Excellence initiatives across cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in problem-solving tools (DMAIC, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing KPIs.
• Travel up to 10%.

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
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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.