STJ Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Starting rate $114,000

1 Gordan Mills Way, St Johnsbury VT 05819

Full-time, Onsite

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

• 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.

• 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%

• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match, Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance, STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include:
  Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

At Weidmann we are committed to equal opportunities and growth for all talents. We are convinced that a diverse and inclusive work environment increases mutual understanding and innovation of our business.