Lean Manager - Lincoln, NH

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

Job Overview

The Lean Manager will focus on continuous improvement efforts for the site, including being responsible for the ongoing development and improvement of the Hubbell Manufacturing System. This includes leading Kaizen and other Lean events as business needs shows which invovle improvement in material flow, labor structure, facility layout, maintenance, and expenses to grow profitability by improving operations overall. This position is accountable for improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people. The Lean Specialist is responsible for manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement.

A Day In The Life

Every Day At Hubbell Is Different And You’ll Contribute In Many Ways. On Any Given Day, You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leader in the development and sustainment of the Hubbell Manufacturing System for the site.
• Facilitating and overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of waste reduction (i.e., LEAN) initiatives through formal Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events.
• Driving a LEAN culture and be a change agent throughout the facility – promoting, encouraging, and coaching.
• Employing the use of LEAN tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
• Developing training materials pertaining to continuous improvement methodologies, customized where applicable for the site.
• Creating and implementing a LEAN training regimen for both salaried and hourly associates.
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on metrics measuring the success derived from Kaizen events.
• Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
• Assisting site Process and Manufacturing Engineers in the inspection and analysis of equipment, processes, and operational procedures to determine opportunities to increase productivity, minimize cost, and/or to enhance product quality.
• Attending pertinent industry and/or corporate sponsored continuous improvement training and seminars.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or other related fields
• 3-5 years of manufacturing shop floor and Continuous Improvement experience (required)
• 3-5 years of leadership experience (required)
• True passion and drive for continuous improvement gained via LEAN principles
• Excellent knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate success in leading and executing Kaizen/Continuous Improvement events across various areas of manufacturing
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
• Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer experience prior to Continuous Improvement experience preferred

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.