Lean Facilitator

Pentair Residential Filtration • Dover, NH

306d • $71,000 - $131,800

About The Position

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. We have an opportunity for a Lean Facilitator to join our manufacturing team in Dover, NH. This site specializes in manufacturing water filtration cartridges used in a wide variety of residential and commercial water treatment applications. You will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and the development of key systematic measurements. In this critical position, you will directly impact our ability to create products that help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water! You will work on-site in Dover, NH 5 days/week for this position.

Requirements

• Have earned a bachelor's (B.S) in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Have 3+ years of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience working with the TPS / DBS principles preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) within all organization levels.
• Working knowledge of the Lean tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving.
• Good analytical skills: 6 Sigma Green Belt level would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated competency in effective change management skills, such as influencing, communication, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Align with the Value Stream Manager and the Enterprise team to ensure consistency of approach and adoption.
• Organize, plan, and deliver effective team training based on the Lean principles, methodologies, and concepts throughout the whole organization using the Standard Pentair training collateral.
• Create value stream maps; current, future, and ideal states to assess operational current condition, inclusive of the identification of the eight types of waste as well as targeting future state delivery and sustainment year over year.
• Define measurable SQDCCP goals and objectives for Lean activities with associated execution deliverables.
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings as a percentage of sales.
• Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities.
• Implement and follow up Lean improvements, including the sustainment of results.
• Identify and evaluate equipment automation requirements to support Lean implementations.
• Communicate plans, actions, and results to the company (PDCA).
• Execute company strategy (Hoshin Kanri) associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment.
• Promote and ensure Lean practices throughout company and external suppliers.
• Participate directly and indirectly in all Kaizen events.
• Participate in benchmark Enterprise-wide Lean events with sister and external companies.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Generous 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree