Continuous Improvement Leader

Schneider Electric•Franklin, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Electric USA, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader in Franklin, TN. This role involves collaborating with Contract Account Leaders to identify and lead projects that enhance the specialized supply chain for VIP customers. The primary goal is to drive continuous improvement for superior execution and an exceptional VIP customer experience. The leader will analyze, design, and implement process improvement projects within the specialized supply chain, utilizing lean and Six Sigma concepts to streamline workflows and improve supply chain performance for VIP customers. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams to standardize and document best practices, developing change management strategies, facilitating adoption of new processes, developing performance metrics, and presenting findings to leadership. The role also requires staying updated on best practices in specialized supply chains and recommending solutions for continuous improvement. This position is remote eligible up to 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Industrial Engineering, or related field.
5 years of progressive, post-bachelor’s experience in continuous improvement engineering, or related occupation.
Using DMAIC and 6 Sigma tool sets.
Managing continuous improvement projects.
Creating and maintain PFMEAs.
Creating and updating time standards for production lines using MTM2 Methodology.
Expert level in 5S initiatives and lean concepts.
Performing quarterly EPEI calculations for subassembly lines and organizing VSM Kaizen events.
Using supply chain processes related to order management and manufacturing.
Manufacturing experience on technical Low Voltage Switchboards, Low Voltage Draw-Out gear, Master-pact Breaker, or Medium Voltage switchgear equipment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Contract Account Leaders to identify and lead projects enhancing the specialized supply chain for VIP customers.
Drive continuous improvement for superior execution and an exceptional VIP customer experience.
Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of assigned process improvement projects within the specialized supply chain to enhance VIP customer experience.
Utilize lean concepts and 6 sigma concepts to develop or streamline current workflows to enhance the performance of supply chain specifically for the VIP customer.
Lead cross-functional teams to standardize and document best practices, procedures, and workflows specific to the VIP supply chain.
Develop change management strategies to implement changes effectively with the project teams.
Facilitate change management and provide training and support to ensure successful adoption of new processes.
Develop performance metrics to monitor and measure the impact of process improvement initiatives on the specialized supply chain.
Prepare and present key findings and project outcomes to leaders and stakeholders.
Stay abreast of best practices related to the specialized supply chain and recommend solutions to drive continuous improvement.