Lean Excellence Lead: Kaizen & Ops Improvement

Hubbell Incorporated; Lincoln (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Lean Manager to lead continuous improvement and the Hubbell Manufacturing System at our site. You will guide Kaizen events, optimize material flow, labor structure, and facility layout to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will develop Lean training, track Kaizen metrics, and coach earning teams across salaried and hourly staff. This role requires leadership, Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred, and a strong passion for CI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing shop floor and Continuous Improvement experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.
• Experience leading Kaizen/CI events across manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and sustainment of the Hubbell Manufacturing System for the site.
• Facilitate and oversee planning, development, and implementation of Lean initiatives through Kaizen events.
• Drive a Lean culture and act as a change agent across the facility.
• Employ Lean tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
• Develop training materials for continuous improvement, tailored for the site.
• Create and implement LEAN training for salaried and hourly associates.
• Develop, track, and report on metrics from Kaizen events.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for existing and new products.
• Assist site Process and Manufacturing Engineers in analysis to increase productivity and quality.
• Attend industry and corporate CI training and seminars.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen leadership

Change management

Continuous improvement

Training development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Lean Manager to lead continuous improvement and the Hubbell Manufacturing System at our site. You will guide Kaizen events, optimize material flow, labor structure, and facility layout to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will develop Lean training, track Kaizen metrics, and coach earning teams across salaried and hourly staff. This role requires leadership, Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred, and a strong passion for CI.