Senior Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Lead

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

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.