Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager- Remote

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Position Overview

This role reports directly to the HES Director of Advanced Manufacturing and is responsible for the strategic development, management, and execution of our continuous improvement objectives. In this hands-on role, this person will own the effort to support operations by implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing processes sought 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. The successful candidate is also responsible for coordinating Lean activities across Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) sites to drive consistency and optimization.

This position will be a remote opportunity with up to 80% travel to various Hubbell sites.

Duties and Responsibilities• Lean a centralized continuous improvement team, own the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the manufacturing process. Contribute to and assist with Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities throughout HES.• Identify, plan, manage and execute continuous improvement actions that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.• Prioritize and coordinate Kaizen activities, including the planning and execution of Kaizen events/teams which includes the collection and preparation of accurate prerequisite data for each kaizen event. Supervise 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 successfully initiate, plan, execute, supervise and close projects.• Develop, implement, and support a Lean training program to 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 balanced visual management programs throughout the plant, including 5S, schedule consistency, and other shop floor reporting.• Train and develop manufacturing support team to establish and ensure achievement of HES goals and transform a Lean manufacturing culture.• Support plant-wide Safety initiatives.• Additional duties as assigned.

Education, Skills & Experience

Experience: • Bachelor's 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)• Time Study and labor standards experience• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods• Facility layout optimization experience desired• Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus

Skills:• Hands-on, driven, analytical, results-oriented, customer-centric, 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) and capable of utilizing to deliver communications to all levels of the organization• SAP experience desired• Attentive to details and accuracy • Good time management skills• Excellent Leadership skills• Demonstrated Business Acumen

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.)

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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.