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.
The Global Lean Manager will need to reside near our Solon, OH campus.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Lead, provide, and drive the application of Lean Principles and Methods for the EFS (Electrical, Fastening and Solutions) segment.
Facilitate, train and lead Strategy Deployment Activity for all EFS sites. Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning
Convert corporate strategy deployment goals into segment team actions
Train domestic and global sites in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools
Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)
Lead / develop Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areas
Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement
Manage Global Portfolio of OCOGS projects to ensure proper achievement of results
Drive plants and sites toward improved waste elimination, in manufacturing and business processes.
Work with nVent leadership to identify opportunities, execute action plans, follow-up and assure achievement of enterprise goals.
Develop & maintain a Kaizen Calendar system to plan, support and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event as needed.
YOU HAVE:
Bachelor degree in Operations Management or related field is a must. Master's degree preferred.
7+ years business process or manufacturing continuous improvement experience
Must be willing to travel at least 30%
Six-Sigma knowledge
Lean Champion certification or willingness to obtain certification a plus
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.
Analytical skills and business financial knowledge a plus.
Application of lean principles to non-manufacturing and non-traditional situations
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
WE HAVE:
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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