Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Analyst

Vertiv Corporation; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation seeks a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Analyst to drive Lean transformation and VOS adoption at the Ironton plant. You will diagnose barriers, lead process improvements, and partner with plant leaders to ensure data are available and used to hit targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years' experience, plus experience with CI methods, facilitation, and cross-functional teamwork. Expect a highly collaborative environment focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of 3+ years' experience.
• Continuous Improvement/Lean/Six Sigma CI initiatives in manufacturing or operations.
• Demonstrated facilitation, coaching, and problem solving capability.
• Proven track record of operational execution and leading diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the local VOS manager to develop and deploy VOS strategy.
• Assess data and identify improvement opportunities; support plant KPIs.
• Assist with cascading targets to processes and operators; monitor progress.
• Support VOS audits (Tier 1 to Tet 4) and 5S+ activities.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Facilitation

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job Description Under the direction of the site Manager Vertiv Operating System (VOS) leader, the Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Analyst will: Serve as a change agent by driving the Vertiv VOS cultural transformation and the adoption of successful Lean process improvement practices and by diagnosing barriers to project success and facilitating resolution Duties will include execution of projects, data analysis and preparation, and sustaining Vertiv's VOS methodologies Share responsibility for process improvement with VOS Manager

Responsibilities

• Partner with the local VOS manager to develop and deploy VOS strategy
• Assess data and identify improvement opportunities
• Work closely with process leaders to ensure teams have the right data, tools, and clarification of problems statements
• Support VOS audits (Tier 1 to Tet 4), 5S+, etc.
• Monitor and report overall progress to the VOS Manager
• Facilitate VOS activities assigned for plant improvements
• Assist with cascading targets to the process and aligning operator-level KPIs

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of 3 plus years' experience

Required Experience

• Continuous Improvement/Lean/Six Sigma CI initiatives in manufacturing, or operations environments
• Demonstrated facilitation, coaching, and problem solving capability.
• Proven track record of operational execution
• Prior experience in leading diverse teams to achieve a common goal
• Prior experience using word processing, spreadsheet, statistical analysis, and presentation software.

Skills Required

• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
• Ability to work within a matrix management environment
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand customer / client issues and creatively apply solutions to real-world issues with world-class result
• Ability to organize and schedule people and tasks; Use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans; manage multiple projects
• Execution orientated, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results
• Able to demonstrate leadership without formal authority
• Strong written and oral communication / presentations skills
• Work well in a team environment, with sound negotiation and issue resolution skills
• Excellent Facilitation skills
• Ability to assume a role of authority as necessary; advocate new ideas, even when risk is involved; delegate responsibility and empower teams to make decisions; provide constructive feedback to others
• Ability to apply systems thinking to generate solutions; focus on process rather than isolated events; Use tools to define problems; Be systematic in identifying problem areas and opportunities
• Being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations.
• Accepting and adhering to high ethical, moral, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others.
• Quality Focused, Attentive to Detail, and Results-Oriented.
• Ability to influence positive change effectively

Years of Experience: 0-2 Travel Requirements: 10% Special Physical Requirements: None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety.
• Integrity.
• Respect.
• Teamwork.
• Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $8.0 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers' vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westeville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 30,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

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Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.