About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

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 Lead will play a vital role in supporting the deployment of Barry-Wehmiller’s operating model, the BW Way, by working closely with the site’s Continuous Improvement Leader and cross-functional teams. As an integral member of the Continuous Improvement team, this individual will serve as an understudy to the CI Leader, learning to execute our “People, Performance, and Harmony Transformation” while helping to drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Works directly under the sites Continuous Improvement Leader as an understudy learning to execute our “People Performance and Harmony Transformation”.
Work with manufacturing and transactional business leaders and their teams to analyze key performance indicators to ensure improvement efforts are strategically aligned and adding value to the bottom line.
Work with multiple manufacturing teams to coach/develop plant resources and leaders to support the growth in capability (skills, culture and coaching Kata) for sustaining continuous improvement.
This position will facilitate and co-facilitate various Continuous Improvement related workshops, training events, projects/Kaizen/RIE events, Value Stream Mapping, process flow charts, line balancing, and other Continuous Improvement tools for improvement results that can be leveraged across multiple departments and value streams.
Ensures that Continuous Improvement training, tools, assessments, and resources are available to employees at all levels and are being utilized appropriately and effectively across all areas of the business.
Provide progress reporting to Leaders of the organization for tracking results to strategic plans and KPI’s.
Provide follow-up guidance and support throughout the implementation time period of events to ensure successful and sustainable implementation and results.
Work across business practices to remove barriers and streamline processes by understanding internal and external customer requirements.
All other duties as assigned by the Continuous Improvement Leader.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Basic understanding of Lean Transformations in manufacturing operations, demonstrated experience educating others on Lean principles and deployment planning.
Hands-on experience using modern Business Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPS, Kanban, PSQDCI, A3,5S, Six Sigma etc.).
Basic Microsoft Office and applicable Barry Wehmiller software applications required.
Ability to plan and carry out projects independently while working effectively in a diverse work group.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to write reports, procedures, and correspondence.
Demonstrated leadership skills to influence those that you work with and around.
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address plant and corporate objectives.
Taking a true mentorship stance for all team members at all levels that we work in.
Ability to work and operate under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills up and down the organizational hierarchy to include regional offices.

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:

BW Papersystems