Lean Systems Engineer

Copeland • Sidney, OH

68d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! As a Lean Systems Engineer for the Copeland HVACR Americas team, you will lead the Copeland Business system implementation in the HVACR Americas sites. This individual will be a change agent that will drive continuous improvement initiatives with our sites both on the shop floor and in the office to enable productivity in operations. You will partner with our Advanced manufacturing and product engineering teams to develop lean layouts and processes for our next generation of manufacturing lines. The lean systems leader will be a Kaizen facilitator that increases value in critical value streams and leads efforts to improve OEE at our manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• BS/BA Industrial Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience Lean, Continuous improvement role
• Excellent Communication skills with the ability to interact effectively from the manufacturing shop floor to executive management
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and manage complex situations, solving conflicts and driving team alignment
• Proven mentor or coach that can collaborate cross functionally
• Proven record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in Lean Systems or Continuous Improvement, preferably with multi-site roll outs.
• MBA or Master's in other related field

Responsibilities

• Leadership of Critical Value Streams to ensure focused efforts and Improvements of OEE and SQDC.
• Lead CBS Rollout Across HVACR Americas Sites
• Partner with AME Project Leaders on Next Generation Manufacturing Line Development to Ensure Lean Setup and Preparation of Standard Work, 5S, Material Flow and Line Side Pull Systems
• Management of the Value Stream Map Cycle Including VSM, Continuous Flow and Pull.
• Expert in Lean Tools Such as 5S, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, Pull, and Kanban
• Coach CI Roadmaps within Sites to Drive Lean Transformation
• Facilitate Site & BU Level Kaizen Events

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees