Continuous Improvement Manager – St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Weidmann Group; St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA

Vision and dental insurance

PTO from first day

401k with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Wellness program

Clothing allowance

Computer loan

Tuition reimbursement

Award-winning atmosphere

Job summary

The Weidmann Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Lean, Six Sigma and CI initiatives at our St. Johnsbury, VT site. You will drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting the company’s Operational Excellence program.

You will coach teams, partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality and HR, and lead Kaizen events, value-stream mapping, and 5S to hardwire CI practices across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Min 5 years accounting experience and 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong general ledger knowledge; able to troubleshoot accounting issues.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives across facilities.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery and cost performance improvements.
• Support and execute Operational Excellence strategy and standards.
• Lead cross-functional process optimization and standardization.
• Coach employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager – St. Johnsbury, Vermont

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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 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.

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 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
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
• An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced thata diverse and inclusive workenvironmentincreasesmutual understanding and innovationofourbusiness.

We’ve been at the heart of the global transformer industryfor over 140 years.

With deep rooted knowledge in the design, development and operation of transformers, Weidmann is aleading integrated solutions provider for specialized product and services in the energy sector.

A globally active family company

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.