Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Remote

Hubbell Incorporated; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager to enhance operational efficiency through Lean Manufacturing. This remote role involves strategic development, management, and execution of continuous improvement objectives, requiring significant travel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and Lean methodologies, along with excellent communication and change management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of three years Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement actions.
• Train employees on Continuous Improvement techniques.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Change Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

CAD

Visio

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Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager - Remote

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Job Overview

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the strategic development, management, and execution of our continuous improvement objectives. In this hands-on role, this person will lead the effort to support operations by implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing processes aimed at improving line efficiency/process optimization, product quality, labor utilization, layout optimization and operating costs for both existing and new products. Responsibilities also include strategic process improvement projects, training, equipment selection and maintenance. Coaching and mentoring CI managers at various locations throughout the Hubbell Utility Systems manufacturing facilities. This individual is also responsible for coordinating Lean activities across Hubbell Utility Systems (HUS) to drive consistency and optimization.

Job Overview

The Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the strategic development, management, and execution of our continuous improvement objectives. In this hands-on role, this person will lead the effort to support operations by implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing processes aimed at improving line efficiency/process optimization, product quality, labor utilization, layout optimization and operating costs for both existing and new products. Responsibilities also include strategic process improvement projects, training, equipment selection and maintenance. Coaching and mentoring CI managers at various locations throughout the Hubbell Utility Systems manufacturing facilities. This individual is also responsible for coordinating Lean activities across Hubbell Utility Systems (HUS) to drive consistency and optimization.

This is a remote position and requires up to 75% travel.

A Day In The Life

• Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the manufacturing process. Contribute to and assist with Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities throughout HUS.
• Identify, plan, manage and execute continuous improvement actions that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.
• Lead implementation of the Hubbell Manufacturing System at assigned sites
• Organize and coordinate Kaizen activities, including the planning and execution of Kaizen events/teams which includes the collection and preparation of proper prerequisite data for each kaizen event. Monitor and report on 90-day sustainment of Kaizen event improvements.
• Evaluate and execute time studies to establish engineering labor standards and routings.
• Prepare standard work documents for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Lead projects and working teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects.
• Train employees on Continuous Improvement techniques as needed to assure complete familiarity and ease of use. This includes Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Takt Time, Standard Work, 5S, Standard Work Cell Layout, Value Stream Mapping and other Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement techniques.
• Implement and monitor sustainable daily performance management programs throughout the plant, including schedule adherence, and other shop floor reporting.
• Coach, Train and develop manufacturing support team to establish and ensure achievement of HUS goals.
• Support plant-wide Safety initiatives.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of three (3) years Lean Manufacturing experience (Lean certification is a plus)
• Experience in deploying a manufacturing operations system (Toyota Production System)
• Track record of successful deploying Lean methods to drive labor productivity savings
• Demonstrate the ability to train individuals and group on Lean tools
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to influence non direct reports in achieving desired future state of assigned project
• Build trust in your customers that don’t immediately align to continuous improvement objectives
• Hands on, results-oriented, self-starter with strong change management skills that enjoys leading diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and projects over a wide range of priorities
• Able to work with all levels of operational and professional staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in computer operation (MS Office, with proficiency in CAD and Visio a plus)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus
• SAP experience desired
• Attentive to details and accuracy
• Good time management skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk 10-90% of work day
• Occasional bending and squatting required
• Occasional lifting required (up to 40 lbs.)
  
  

Other

• Domestic travel required (up to 75%), may also travel to Mexico and Brazil
  
  

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 Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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