Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion

TE Wire & Cable LLC; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

401K & Roth 401K

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

TE Wire & Cable LLC, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion in Saddle Brook, NJ. You will lead Kaizen events, train teams, and track KPIs to reduce costs, collaborating with production and process control teams.

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is required; Green Belt is a plus. This in-person role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and driving change with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is required; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is a plus.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking are essential.
• Self-starting, detail-oriented, and able to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with change management processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manges and finds Continuous Improvement opportunities to facilitate quarterly Kaizen events.
• Manages training, implementation and tracking of KPIs and tracks Lean events and progress metrics.
• Assist with the implementation of improvements together with production staff to meet customer demand.
• Does weekly crossover meetings with team topics and acts as an ambassador of change with new processes.
• Supports shifts via team leads to ensure weekly messages are communicated.
• Drives this initiative and ensures alignment with Lean benchmarks and targets.
• Involved with the implementation and monitoring of Lean benchmarks and cost reductions.
• Trains and educates employees in Lean manufacturing and LEAN onboarding with new hires.
• May assist Managers to ensure Lean processes are followed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Facilitation

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical field or manufacturing

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

TE Wire & Cable LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Coordinates and administers continuous improvement efforts. Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results. Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets. May work closely with production management and process control team.

Job Description Summary TE Wire & Cable LLC Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent. Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion assist and administers continuous improvement efforts. Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results. Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets. May work closely with production manager and process control team. Supports our commitment to safe workplace and champions communication via meetings and trainings with out plant

Responsibilities

• Manges and finds Continuous Improvement opportunities to facilitate quarterly Kaizen events.
• Manages training, and implementation and tracking of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and tracks Lean events and progress metrics.
• Assist with the implementation of improvements together with production staff to meet customer demand.
• Does weekly crossover meetings managing with team topics, best practices, acts as an ambassador of change with new process.
• Supports those who are on varity of shifts via team Leads to ensure all here these weekly messages on a consistent basic.
• Drives this initiative
• Involved with the implementation and monitoring of the benchmarks related to lean manufacturing.
• Will train and educate employees in all aspects of lean manufacturing does the LEAN onboarding training with new hires.
• May assist Managers to ensure that implemented lean processes are being followed.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management and ad-hoc assignments Works with the Safety Committee and supports KPA ( our safety training) administration with reporting and data analytics

Qualifications Required

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is required, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is a plus. Further training is available.
• Strong "hands on" mechanical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking are essential.
• Must be a self-starting and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word (further training is available).
• Ability to create, read and interpret documents such as operating, safety, and maintenance work instructions.
• Experience in change management processes.
• Some experience with cross-functional Kaizen events is preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.

Available Shifts: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 (Required) Work Location: In person (Required) Pay Range $22.00- $27.00 (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Medical ( Multiple Plan Options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K & Roth 401K (with generous Company Match)
• Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• and Vacation

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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