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Barr Brands International, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Continuous Improvement Engineer - People Development Lead

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barr Brands International, Inc. is focused on driving operational excellence and employee engagement. The Continuous Improvement Engineer - People Development Lead will lead process improvement initiatives and develop training programs that integrate Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma principles into the plant culture.

ChemicalConsumer GoodsManufacturingService IndustrySupply Chain ManagementWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results in safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance

Apply Lean, TPM, and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, variation, and losses within production, packaging, and support processes

Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize improvement projects aligned with plant KPIs and strategic goals

Conduct data analysis and root cause investigations using tools such as Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and 5-Why analysis

Design and deliver operator and technician training on key CI tools (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, CILs, Centerlines, etc.)

Create visual training aids, skill matrices, and standardized work instructions to ensure knowledge retention and sustainability

Lead 'train-the-trainer' programs to build CI competency among line leaders and maintenance personnel

Support onboarding of new employees with focused CI orientation sessions

Measure training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics

Champion the development and implementation of the plant’s Continuous Improvement system

Collaborate with leadership to embed Daily Management Systems (DMS) and Problem-Solving Routines (PSR) at all levels

Develop and maintain CI documentation and tracking tools (e.g., improvement pipeline, KPI dashboards, project charters)

Facilitate regular reviews to sustain engagement and recognize achievements in the CI journey

Track and communicate key CI performance indicators (e.g., OEE, MTBF, training completion, project ROI)

Support annual goal setting and CI maturity assessments

Provide progress updates to leadership on project outcomes and capability development

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaContinuous ImprovementTraining DevelopmentData AnalysisTPM KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsChange ManagementCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field required

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (consumer goods or chemical industry preferred)

Proven track record leading or supporting improvement projects with measurable impact

Experience delivering technical or process training to diverse audiences

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

Excellent communication and facilitation abilities—capable of training operators through management

Proficient in CI tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, Root Cause Analysis)

Working knowledge of TPM pillars and Daily Management practices

Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and change-management skills

Preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification or TPM experience preferred

Experience in the consumer goods or chemical industry preferred

Company

Barr Brands International, Inc.

Barr Brands International, Inc. is an employee-owned company driven by integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Barr Brands includes W.M.

Founded in 1946

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.barrbrandsinternational.com

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