Lean Manager

nVent • Solon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION Work cross-functionally to develop process improvement strategies Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute) Lead / develop Lean Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areas Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement Train improvement teams in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools Create the right sponsorship to drive improvement activity Assess manufacturing, sourcing, business and SG&A process efficiency and performance Develop business cases and establish financial and non-financial Lean project goals Lead Lean projects through discovery, design and implementation Manage Lean Coordinators and projects to ensure proper achievement of results Develop and execute capability building plans to achieve strategic goals Enterprise activity SQDCC focus (safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash) Operations Sourcing Business Process SG&A Activity / Process Provide Lean expertise to teams including Apply continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS), Lean, change execution and Behavior and Consequence management Lean principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus Subject matter expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing or support functions (Quality, Technology) Lead Lean transformational change and work on identifying greatest Lean opportunities across nVent Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis (Subject Matter Experts, Workshops, company visits, etc.) Identify and share best practices and external trends Teach and coach others in scientific problem solving and standardized work Educate, communicate, and excite the organization on Lean Develop and lead communities of practice that promote Lean best practice sharing across the site and within the division and corporation. Generate interest for Lean Develop and promote common Lean Methodology and Language across nVent Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including Lean enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning. Oversee site Lean team, including performance management, recruiting, talent review and coaching. Communicate and coach site leaders and employees on Lean fundamentals and PIMS implementation Develop & maintain a Kaizen calendar system to plan and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required (Operations Management or related field highly preferred).
• 5+ years manufacturing operations experience, with at least 2 years focused on Lean and continuous improvement programming/implementation
• Demonstrated understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong project management and project leadership experience
• Ability to build relationships and influence all levels in the organization
• Knowledge with demonstrated skills in using and teaching Six Sigma, Lean tools, and Quality system controls.
• Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills, work in a team and facilitate team development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet strategic objectives
• Ability to teach and facilitate groups using data for decision making
• Ability to work cross-functionally in the organization.
• Skilled in full cycle process/project management, planning and change management
• Ability to effectively plan, direct and coordinate to changing demands and circumstances activates across cross functional teams and departments
• Provide leadership and influence to others.
• Developing relationships and networks.
• Strong interpersonal, communicate on (oral and written), and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Six-Sigma knowledge or certification preferred
• Lean Champion certification or willingness to obtain certification a plus
• Analytical skills and business financial knowledge a plus.
• Application of lean principles to non-manufacturing and non-traditional situations

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to develop process improvement strategies
• Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity
• Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)
• Lead / develop Lean Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areas
• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement
• Train improvement teams in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools
• Create the right sponsorship to drive improvement activity
• Assess manufacturing, sourcing, business and SG&A process efficiency and performance
• Develop business cases and establish financial and non-financial Lean project goals
• Lead Lean projects through discovery, design and implementation
• Manage Lean Coordinators and projects to ensure proper achievement of results
• Develop and execute capability building plans to achieve strategic goals
• Provide Lean expertise to teams including Apply continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS), Lean, change execution and Behavior and Consequence management
• Lead Lean transformational change and work on identifying greatest Lean opportunities across nVent
• Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis (Subject Matter Experts, Workshops, company visits, etc.)
• Identify and share best practices and external trends
• Teach and coach others in scientific problem solving and standardized work
• Educate, communicate, and excite the organization on Lean
• Develop and lead communities of practice that promote Lean best practice sharing across the site and within the division and corporation.
• Generate interest for Lean
• Develop and promote common Lean Methodology and Language across nVent
• Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including Lean enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning.
• Oversee site Lean team, including performance management, recruiting, talent review and coaching.
• Communicate and coach site leaders and employees on Lean fundamentals and PIMS implementation
• Develop & maintain a Kaizen calendar system to plan and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level