Operations Excellence Leader — Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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

Job summary

WEIDMANN Electrical Technology, Inc. in St. Johnsbury, VT seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives at the manufacturing site. You will partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality, and HR to sustain CI programs and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering with a Black Belt and ERP experience, and it is an onsite, full-time position with up to 10% travel.

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, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

WEIDMANN Electrical Technology, Inc. in St. Johnsbury, VT seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives at the manufacturing site. You will partner with operations, engineering, materials, quality, and HR to sustain CI programs and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering with a Black Belt and ERP experience, and it is an onsite, full-time position with up to 10% travel.