Barry-Wehmiller hires improvement initiatives leader

Doug Neal will bring three decades of operations, continuous improvement experience.

Barry-Wehmiller hires continuous improvement initiatives leader

Doug Neal. Courtesy of Barry-Wehmiller

Barry-Wehmiller is announcing a new role that will bring change to the organization. Doug Neal has been appointed vice president of continuous improvement and will lead the efforts to reboot the organization's dedication to operational excellence. Neal brings over three decades of experience in operations and continuous improvement across diverse industries, spanning from healthcare to manufacturing, making him a pivotal addition to the leadership team.

Most recently, Neal worked at Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer), where he held important roles such as senior director, global lean; senior director, planning and logistics; and senior director, service operations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in industrial management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania Western University Clarion.

Neal's diverse skill set includes expertise in multisite operations and international business systems, along with extensive experience in manufacturing and transactional process improvement. His appointment marks a strategic move toward enhancing Barry-Wehmiller's global commercial, operational and organizational strategies.

"Doug's wealth of experience and passion for operational excellence will undoubtedly drive significant transformation at Barry-Wehmiller," says Kyle Chapman, Barry-Wehmiller president. "His continuous improvement initiatives align with our vision of building a vibrant future and ensure that our customers continue to receive exceptional quality and service."

"Barry-Wehmiller is a great organization with a great history and foundation," says Neal. "I couldn't be more excited about the opportunities here. Our focus will be on the people, ensuring they are involved and engaged in driving the changes needed to deliver results for our customers, stakeholders and team members."

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Liz Parker Kuhn is the senior editor of Candy Industry and Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, and has worked at BNP Media since 2012. She has written for CBS Detroit as well as for her own blogs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Michigan. Liz can be contacted at (248) 839-7156 or at parkere@bnpmedia.com.

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