Specialist, Lean

Southwire Company; Fort Worth (TX); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k with Matching

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long & Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Southwire Company, LLC is a leading North American wire and cable producer driving continuous improvement in our DC operations. This role partners with the Value Stream Manager to analyze processes and lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree, Green Belt certification, 2–4 years experience, and a track record in lean tools like gap analysis and value stream mapping. On-site in Fort Worth, Texas.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in continuous improvement or lean environments.
• Experience with gap analysis, fishbone diagrams, and value stream maps.

Aufgaben

• Lead continuous improvement projects at the distribution center level.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to eliminate waste and improve costs.
• Provide direction to sustain lean culture and standardize processes.
• Define scope and objectives for OPS training initiatives and projects.
• Apply lean tools to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Manage projects with strong communication to management and teams.

Jobbeschreibung

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Job Summary

This position is a key contributor to the DC and has direct responsibility for facilitating continuous improvement activities at the DC level in support of the value stream. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager, this individual plays an essential role in initiating, facilitating, implementing, and leading positive change within the organization. This individual will analyze business processes using various lean tools such as gap analysis, fishbone diagrams, and value stream maps to determine root causes. The essential goal is to facilitate progress, reduce costs, both in terms of sales and workflow inefficiencies. Excellent project management skills coupled with a positive leadership style will enable the individual to gain success as they lead cross functional teams in the quest to eliminate waste within all areas of operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direction to ensure that lean culture continues to grow.
• Leads cross-functional project teams to solve reoccurring problems.
• Identifies and eliminates waste in all DC operations.
• Facilitates continuous improvement projects by defining and communicating scope, objectives, and direction to team members and management to ensure that the correct technologies fit, and appropriate strategies are implemented.
• Fosters a “bottom up” approach to continuous improvement (floor level up – gets “buy-in”).
• Standardizes and documents key plan operation processes.
• Responsible for implementing all OPS Training Initiatives. (Fishbone diagrams, value stream mapping).

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Licenses/Certificates: Green Belt Certification or progressing towards Green Belt Certification

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Preferred Education & Experience

Licenses/Certificates: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

Travel

Travel: None

Physical Requirements

Standing: 40%

Walking: 30%

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Action Oriented

Plans and Aligns

Balances Stakeholders

Customer Focus

Nimble Learning

Skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Statistical Process Controls

Product Quality (QA/QC)

Fabrication

Tooling

New Product Development

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas