Senior Lean Leader

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Swagelok in Solon, OH is seeking a senior Lean/Foundational Lean leader to guide and execute improvement initiatives across manufacturing. You will drive standard work, lead Kaizen events, and partner with leadership to meet cost, quality, service and safety goals.

The role requires a 4-year degree, 10+ years of supervision, and deep knowledge of lean methods including OEE, TPM, and Value Stream Mapping. Mastery in problem-solving and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline or relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of supervision/management in manufacturing or technical environments.
• 5+ years leading large departmental or mid-size corporate projects.
• Strong understanding and application of lean principles: OEE, Kaizen, TPM, VSM, Visual Factory.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of foundational lean methods to improve manufacturing results.
• Drive the continuous improvement toolbox (Project Management, Lean, Problem Solving, etc.).
• Develop and implement process improvements and standard work to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to enhance lean management and associate competency.
• Develop metrics for lean initiatives focused on quality and OEE on the shop floor.
• Participate in a Community of Practice for foundational lean efforts.

Skills

Lean leadership

Problem solving

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

Master's degree in engineering or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Shift: 1st shift

City: Solon

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you'll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you'll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

Accountable to provide training, direction and leadership for the foundational lean activities to attain cost, quality, service and safety goals. Effectively develops clear and specific project objectives for targeted opportunities. Partners with the entire leadership team to achieve the stated project deliverables and objectives. Recommends resources toward the application of standard and advanced approaches and technologies to significantly improve processes and / or systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of foundational lean methods to improve the results of the manufacturing operations.
• Lead the implementation of Foundational lean Methods through the continuous improvement toolbox. (Project Management, Lean, Discipline Problems Solving, etc.)
• Develop and implement process improvements and standard work to enable high quality and efficiency at the total lowest cost to Swagelok. This includes:
• Work closely with manufacturing to improve foundational lean management.
• Work closely with associates to improve their competency regarding foundational lean techniques.
• Improve the processes and systems used to manage foundational lean.
• Assist in the development of key metrics for foundational lean focused on improving quality and OEE on the shop floor.
• Participate in a Community of Practice for foundational lean efforts.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education: 4-year degree in a technical or business discipline, or relevant work experience.

Experience: 10+ years of experience in supervision and/or management in a manufacturing or technical environment is required. 5+ years of experience leading large departmental or mid-size corporate projects. A thorough understanding of broad business and manufacturing practices is strong. Thorough understanding and application of lean principles including OEE/CEDAC, Kaizen, TPM, Value stream Mapping, and Visual Factory. Advanced implementation of problem-solving techniques.

Skills/Knowledge:

Applies experience and knowledge at an organizational level. Demonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projects. Advanced problem solving and significant decision-making abilities to get to the root of the process requirements and reduce non-value-added activities. Excellent communication, leadership, and influence skills are required. The ability to develop effective business processes with minimal complexity. Demonstrates broad general business acumen.

Preferred:

Education: Master's level degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law._

_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._