Lean Manager - Lincoln, NH

Job Overview

The Lean Manager will focus on continuous improvement efforts for the site, including being responsible for the ongoing development and improvement of the Hubbell Manufacturing System. This includes leading Kaizen and other Lean events as business needs shows which invovle improvement in material flow, labor structure, facility layout, maintenance, and expenses to grow profitability by improving operations overall. This position is accountable for improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people.

The Lean Specialist is responsible for manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction, and quality improvement.

Every Day At Hubbell Is Different And You’ll Contribute In Many Ways. On Any Given Day, You’ll Make a Difference By

• Leader in the development and sustainment of the Hubbell Manufacturing System for the site.
• Facilitating and overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of waste reduction (i.e., LEAN) initiatives through formal Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events.
• Driving a LEAN culture and be a change agent throughout the facility – promoting, encouraging, and coaching.
• Employing the use of LEAN tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
• Developing training materials pertaining to continuous improvement methodologies, customized where applicable for the site.
• Creating and implementing a LEAN training regimen for both salaried and hourly associates.
• Developing, tracking, and reporting on metrics measuring the success derived from Kaizen events.
• Designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
• Assisting site Process and Manufacturing Engineers in the inspection and analysis of equipment, processes, and operational procedures to determine opportunities to increase productivity, minimize cost, and/or to enhance product quality.
• Attending pertinent industry and/or corporate sponsored continuous improvement training and seminars.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or other related fields
• 3-5 years of manufacturing shop floor and Continuous Improvement experience (required)
• 3-5 years of leadership experience (required)
• True passion and drive for continuous improvement gained via LEAN principles
• Excellent knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrate success in leading and executing Kaizen/Continuous Improvement events across various areas of manufacturing
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred
• Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer experience prior to Continuous Improvement experience preferred

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. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. 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…