Continuous Improvement Specialist - Maryland Heights, MO USA
2 days ago
Job description
About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. 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:
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a strategic change agent responsible for advancing and sustaining a culture of operational excellence across the organization. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and Barry Wehmiller Continuous Improvement methodologies in coordination with the Continuous Improvement Manager. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES
Coach global best practices in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence across the business.
Apply Lean methodologies and tools to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity and quality.
Plan, execute, and evaluate improvement projects using the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) cycle.
Facilitate Kaizen and other CI events, such as 5S, TPM, setup reduction, and value stream/process mapping.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, deliverables, risks, and success metrics.
Drive team member buy-in and engagement through thoughtful change management planning and execution
Lead improvement initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring timely and successful outcomes.
Guide cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and develop actionable recommendations for performance improvement.
Support standardization efforts by documenting processes, deliverables, and best practices.
Deliver training and coaching on Lean tools, principles, and problem-solving techniques to team members at all levels, ensuring knowledge transfer so team members can apply skills independently
Promote and embed a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
Proven track record of implementing successful process improvement projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management methodologies.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong ability to drive change by gaining buy in and engagement of employees
Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to understand and use financial data and analysis in problem solving.
Promotion of team spirit and lean mindset development while providing coaching to various levels of team members through the Change Management process.
At 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.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.Company:
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