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By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.Job Description:\nThe Continuous Improvement Lead will lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across Green Bay manufacturing operations, driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and people performance. This role is responsible for translating business priorities into practical improvement plans, deploying Lean and problem-solving methodologies, optimizing processes, and strengthening the site’s continuous improvement culture.\nThe position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions, improve performance through data-driven insights, and develop internal capability by coaching leaders and frontline teams.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nTranslate platform and site business priorities into annual and multi-year continuous improvement plans for Green Bay plants and value streams.\nDeploy and sustain a standardized continuous improvement operating system that drives execution, accountability, and performance across the site.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and people performance.\nServe as an internal improvement partner by providing hands-on expertise, facilitation, coaching, and tactical support to ensure the right interventions are implemented.\nEstablish follow-up plans, accountability routines, sustainment audits, and control mechanisms to ensure improvements are adopted and maintained.\nPlan and facilitate improvement events, workshops, and training sessions that build capability, improve process performance, and support business strategy.\nPartner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.\nChampion a culture of continuous improvement by enabling teams through structured methodologies, standard work, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration.\nDevelop, maintain, and review KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to measure operational efficiency, project impact, and progress against improvement targets.\nFacilitate structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies, including A3, DMAIC, RCCM, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis, to resolve complex operational issues.\nCoach and mentor leaders and frontline teams to build continuous improvement capability, ownership, and accountability.\nLead cross-functional projects to ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, resource plans, and financial targets.\nApply Lean manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, value stream mapping, SMED, standard work, visual management, 5S, and waste elimination to optimize processes.\nPromote a strong culture of safety, compliance, operational discipline, and data-driven decision making across all levels of the organization.\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred.\nTen or more years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, supply chain, or a related environment, including at least five years leading continuous improvement initiatives preferred.\nLean certification and/or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; demonstrated equivalent capability may be considered.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:\nStrong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, daily management systems, value stream improvement, and change management principles.\nDemonstrated ability to assess processes, identify performance gaps, develop improvement plans, and align actions with organizational objectives and business priorities.\nProven success leading process improvement projects that deliver measurable operational and financial results; experience in large or complex manufacturing organizations preferred.\nStrong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate project benefits, manage budgetary resources, and connect improvement work to cost, productivity, and margin impact.\nStrong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.\nEffective leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to guide, motivate, and align cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nDemonstrated success coaching and mentoring leaders and frontline teams in Lean, Six Sigma, problem-solving tools, and continuous improvement behaviors.\nExcellent communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage audiences from shop floor teams to platform leadership.\nAbility to recommend practical, fit-for-purpose solutions that address the problem at hand without creating unnecessary complexity or cost.\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, navigate conflict, foster collaboration, and maintain effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.\nStrong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and solve manufacturing and supply chain-related issues.\nLEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY\nThis position does not directly supervise associates. However, the role provides indirect leadership through coaching, facilitation, training, and cross-functional project leadership to influence results across the organization.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nTypically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer. Stands, walks, bends, reaches, or otherwise moves about occasionally.\nLifts, moves, or otherwise transfers items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.\nOccasionally exposed to typical machine shop physical hazards.\nTravels by air or car occasionally.\nAdditional Job Description Additional Job Description\nEvaluates internal processes to identify areas for improvement\nEvaluate current state, desired goals, and develop KPIs\nScope projects and gather background supporting data\nFacilitate Lean initiatives; coach, mentor, and teach Lean tools to team members\nDevelop training materials; assist with the creation of standard work procedures (SOP)Oversee the implementation process and track progress towards efficiency and goals; ensure the sustainability of Lean tools and SOPs\nOther duties as assigned\nAt Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.\nBarry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. 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