Lean Transformation Leader in Manufacturing Operations

BW Packaging; Stow (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging in Ohio is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to accelerate performance by deploying Lean, CI, and disciplined management across manufacturing operations. You will lead cross-site improvement initiatives, coach leaders, and embed standard work.

The ideal candidate will drive safety integration, collaborate with safety, quality, engineering, and finance, and build capability through training and Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing operations or CI roles.
• Proven Lean/CI leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Background in high-mix / low-volume or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience integrating CI efforts with safety and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and sustainment of Lean manufacturing and Operational Excellence strategies across the facility (or multiple sites).
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities aligned with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and culture.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and rapid improvement events.
• Coach teams on structured problem solving (A3, root cause analysis, PDCA, DMAIC).
• Establish and maintain standard work for leaders and team members.
• Identify and implement daily management systems, visual controls, and tiered accountability meetings.
• Partner with operations leaders to track KPIs and close performance gaps.
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained over time.
• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to operations leadership and front‑line leaders.
• Build continuous improvement capability at all levels of the organization.
• Influence without authority and manage resistance to change.
• Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Skills

Lean principles

Change leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

BW Packaging in Ohio is seeking an Operational Excellence Leader to accelerate performance by deploying Lean, CI, and disciplined management across manufacturing operations. You will lead cross-site improvement initiatives, coach leaders, and embed standard work.

The ideal candidate will drive safety integration, collaborate with safety, quality, engineering, and finance, and build capability through training and Kaizen events.