Senior Lean Leader

Swagelok Company • Solon, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development. We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging. Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You. We hope you’ll consider joining our team. This role is accountable to provide training, direction and leadership for the foundational lean activities to attain cost, quality, service and safety goals. Effectively develops clear and specific project objectives for targeted opportunities. Partners with the entire leadership team to achieve the stated project deliverables and objectives. Recommends resources toward the application of standard and advanced approaches and technologies to significantly improve processes and / or systems.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in a technical or business discipline, or relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in supervision and/or management in a manufacturing or technical environment is required.
• 5+ years of experience leading large departmental or mid-size corporate projects.
• A thorough understanding of broad business and manufacturing practices is strong.
• Thorough understanding and application of lean principles including OEE/CEDAC, Kaizen, TPM, Value stream Mapping, and Visual Factory.
• Advanced implementation of problem-solving techniques.
• Applies experience and knowledge at an organizational level.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projects.
• Advanced problem solving and significant decision-making abilities to get to the root of the process requirements and reduce non-value-added activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influence skills are required.
• The ability to develop effective business processes with minimal complexity.
• Demonstrates broad general business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s level degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of foundational lean methods to improve the results of the manufacturing operations.
• Lead the implementation of Foundational lean Methods through the continuous improvement toolbox. (Project Management, Lean, Discipline Problems Solving, etc.)
• Develop and implement process improvements and standard work to enable high quality and efficiency at the total lowest cost to Swagelok.
• Work closely with manufacturing to improve foundational lean management.
• Work closely with associates to improve their competency regarding foundational lean techniques.
• Improve the processes and systems used to manage foundational lean.
• Assist in the development of key metrics for foundational lean focused on improving quality and OEE on the shop floor.
• Participate in a Community of Practice for foundational lean efforts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree