LPS Consultant

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago, IL)

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $94,160 – $124,762. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Are you passionate about Lean Performance
? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Lean Performance Systems team. As a Lean Performance Systems (LPS) Consultant
, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team.

• LPS Project Management
  :
  Lead and manage targeted improvement projects by developing and executing a detailed project plan that incorporates observation-based data, LPS thinking, and KPI-linked targets, while coordinating team activities and managing schedules to overcome barriers and deliver results. Support larger change management activities as required by senior management.
• LPS Coaching
  :
  Deliver high-quality LPS training and coaching to Team Leads & Supervisors, ensuring they understand and correctly apply LPS principles, tools, and their roles in leading LPS activities, thereby facilitating learning and the practical application of LPS methodology.
• Standards Development
  :
  Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of LPS Standards, advocate for KPI-driven management, and contribute to the creation of training materials while promoting continuous improvement and proper use of LPS methods across the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  :
  Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate LPS principals into various departments and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
• Metric Reporting
  :
  Regularly report out on progress and impact of LPS Projects. Help identify key metrics that are essential to project success and adjust activities as needed based on how key metrics respond to LPS activities/interventions.
• LPS Team Mentorship
  :
  Coach, train, and mentor other members of the LPS team, promoting a high standard of work, adherence to project goals, and continuous professional development within the team.
• Continuous Improvement
  :
  Stay abreast of new developments in lean manufacturing and make recommendations on how to incorporate new practices into departmental practices and LPS strategies.
• Compliance
  :
  Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
  
  Other responsibilities as assigned

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, or relevant field)

• 6-10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or other manufacturing support role, including
• 3-5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Experience in…