Lead, Operational Excellence

Barry-Wehmiller

Operational Excellence Leader responsible for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations at BW Packaging. Leading Lean initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and performance.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeLoveland • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team member engagement
Leads the deployment of Lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and performance management systems
Partners with operations leaders and cross-functional teams to identify waste, improve processes, and embed operational discipline.
Facilitates Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and rapid improvement events
Coaches teams on structured problem solving (A3, root cause analysis, PDCA, DMAIC)
Establishes and maintains standard work for leaders and team members
Partners with operations leaders to track KPIs and close performance gaps
Promotes a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles
Proven experience leading Lean or CI initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of Lean principles and tools
Demonstrated ability to influence leaders and drive change in complex environments
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification
Experience supporting multi-site operations
Background in high-mix / low-volume or regulated manufacturing environments
Experience integrating CI efforts with safety and quality systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Safety programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean manufacturingproblem-solving methodologiesperformance management systemsKaizenvalue stream mappingA3root cause analysisPDCADMAICKPI tracking

Soft Skills

coachinginfluencingdriving changeteam member engagementownershipaccountabilitycontinuous learning

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt