Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Legrand • Concord, NC

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About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, NC. This position reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager, implement/utilize/manage 'Lean' and Continuous Improvement principles/projects in manufacturing and administrative environments to improve productivity, quality and to meet or exceed cost objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree (Technical Field or Systems Engineering Preferred)
• Three (3) years or more supporting 'Lean'/CI activities in a complex Manufacturing environment
• Facilitation in a 'Lean'/CI Environment

Nice To Haves

• Good verbal and written communication skills applicable to all levels of the organization
• Possess good leadership qualities
• Good experience with Microsoft Office - (Word, Excel, PPT, Access)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize activities
• Self-starter
• Basic ACAD or equiv. skills needed
• Possess lean knowledge and skills
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends to establish proactive corrective actions applicable to the situation

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and target 'Lean' events to support department/plant goals.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events.
• Work with manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity and flexibility across all departments.
• Support/Improve the 'Visual Factory' in departments by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for 'Standard Work'.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for new and modified products.
• Establish & maintain manufacturing information including labor standards, routings, SWIs (as needed) and BOM corrections.
• Manage new product launches at Concord including schedules, expenditures, and reporting.
• Train various Legrand personnel on various lean tools and processes.
• Manage and mentor in Concord's 'Supervisor-in-training' program.
• Assist in developing work content for and mentoring our OLDPs.
• Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• High employer 401K match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
• Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
• Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Active/growing Employee Resource Group network

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees