Site Continuous Improvement Leader

Barry-Wehmiller • Baltimore, MD

95d • $135,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Site Continuous Improvement Leader (Director) will lead the deployment of Barry-Wehmiller’s operating model, the BW Way, across the organization. This position will be focused on driving both short and long-term strategic goals, driving a culture of Continuous Improvement while achieving year-over-year performance improvement. As a key member of this team, this role will impact results and culture by establishing standards, institutionalizing management systems, and ensuring effective problem-solving skills (& tool capability) across the organization. Support the organization in achieving SQDC and financial objectives through effective application of the Business System tools and methodologies to achieve continuous improvement. Lead and drive CI Roadmaps for assigned businesses. Coach, mentor, and train team members and leaders on continuous improvement methods based on Subject Matter Expertise. Ability to both formally train and 'stop and teach' while at Gemba. Lead and coach multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously through both a hands-on and influential approach. Build, activate, and optimize continuous improvement capabilities to support excellence in planning and execution of business goals. Create future state processes in conjunction with the business unit and functional teams. Lead the implementation of the BW Way system across sites. X-matrix alignment Kaizen facilitation Operational Excellence - BW Way talent development Create a roadmap to developing Continuous Improvement Excellence talent throughout the organization. Provide ongoing coaching and development. Identify and lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives using data to target and drive cost and lead time reduction. Champion process improvement, commercial excellence, and cross-facility collaboration to achieve optimized performance across our manufacturing footprint and the achievement of business goals. Analyze key metrics and apprise stakeholders of observed trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities. Help drive customer trust and business sustainability.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of related work experience driving continuous improvement in a high-performing organization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively lead and mobilize people.
• Strong global perspective with the ability to connect across cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence to drive higher levels of business performance.
• Adept in continuous improvement toolsets (Lean, Toyota Production System, etc.).
• Ability to analyze complex business issues and turn vision and strategy into practical, actionable, and quantifiable plans.
• Proven successful application of multiple CI tools: 80/20, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Lean Conversion, Standard work, Visual Daily Management, Advanced Problem Solving.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate Kaizen-type events to produce measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of Barry-Wehmiller’s operating model, the BW Way.
• Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement while achieving year-over-year performance improvement.
• Establish standards and institutionalize management systems.
• Ensure effective problem-solving skills and tool capability across the organization.
• Support the organization in achieving SQDC and financial objectives.
• Lead and drive CI Roadmaps for assigned businesses.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members and leaders on continuous improvement methods.
• Lead and coach multiple projects and Kaizen events simultaneously.
• Build, activate, and optimize continuous improvement capabilities.
• Create future state processes in conjunction with business unit and functional teams.
• Lead the implementation of the BW Way system across sites.
• Facilitate Kaizen events to produce measurable improvements.
• Identify and lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k plan with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees