Lean Manufacturing Specialist- Archdale, NC

Lean Manufacturing Specialist
- Archdale, NC

Date:
Jun 18, 2026

Location:

Archdale, NC, US, 27263

Company:
Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for implementing and sustaining Kaizen throughout the Archdale plant and focusing the facility on becoming a world class Lean manufacturing operation with a high involvement culture. This includes training employees on Lean tools, planning and coordination/leading of Kaizen events, monitoring performance vs. improvement targets, sustaining changes made during events, and execution of continuous improvement projects.

A Day In The Life Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:
Prioritizing, coordinating, and planning all Kaizen activities, including events/teams. Following-up on Kaizen events to ensure 30-day and Parking Lot follow-up items are completed. Monitoring and reporting on 90-day sustainment of Kaizen event improvements. Training employees on the Principles of Lean Manufacturing and other Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement techniques. Performing the role of Facilitator, Team Leader or Team Member on Kaizen events, and facilitating event training on the first day of events.

Contributing to and promoting Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities throughout the plant. Actively pursuing avenues for reducing waste. Implementing and monitoring sustainable visual management programs departmentally; including 5S, schedule consistency, and other shop floor reporting. Promptly communicating to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager any issues that may act as impediments to the success of the continuous improvement culture. Supporting Plant-wide Safety initiatives.

What will help you thrive in this role? Required 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment Lean tool experience Self-motivated and upbeat, with ability to lead teams Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent prioritization skills and ability to work independently Good communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in computer operation (Excel, Word etc.) Preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent Green / Black Belt in LEAN Six Sigma Prior Kaizen team leadership experience

Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments.

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.