Job Description

• Work cross-functionally to develop process improvement strategies

• Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity

• Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute)

  • Lead / develop Lean Transformation Planning for targeted improvement areas

• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities for improvement

• Train improvement teams in Lean transformation philosophy, approach, activity and appropriate transformation tools

• Create the right sponsorship to drive improvement activity

• Assess manufacturing, sourcing, business and SG&A process efficiency and performance

• Develop business cases and establish financial and non-financial Lean project goals

• Lead Lean projects through discovery, design and implementation

• Manage Lean Coordinators and projects to ensure proper achievement of results

• Develop and execute capability building plans to achieve strategic goals

  • Enterprise activity

  • SQDCC focus (safety, quality, delivery, cost, cash)

  • Operations

  • Sourcing

  • Business Process

  • SG&A Activity / Process

• Provide Lean expertise to teams including

• Apply continuous improvement methods such as Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS), Lean, change execution and Behavior and Consequence management

• Lean principles of teamwork, methodology, business benefit, innovation and customer focus

• Subject matter expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing or support functions (Quality, Technology)

• Lead Lean transformational change and work on identifying greatest Lean opportunities across nVent

• Coordinate benchmarking and external analysis (Subject Matter Experts, Workshops, company visits, etc.)

• Identify and share best practices and external trends

• Teach and coach others in scientific problem solving and standardized work

• Educate, communicate, and excite the organization on Lean

• Develop and lead communities of practice that promote Lean best practice sharing across the site and within the division and corporation.

• Generate interest for Lean

• Develop and promote common Lean Methodology and Language across nVent

• Oversee the annual Strategic Deployment process including Lean enterprise value stream mapping & transformation planning.

• Oversee site Lean team, including performance management, recruiting, talent review and coaching.

• Communicate and coach site leaders and employees on Lean fundamentals and PIMS implementation

• Develop & maintain a Kaizen calendar system to plan and execute events including the follow-up on open items from all KAIZEN events, assuring they are completed or planned into a future event

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor degree required (Operations Management or related field highly preferred). Master’s degree preferred.

• 5+ years manufacturing operations experience, with at least 2 years focused on Lean and continuous improvement programming/implementation

• Six-Sigma knowledge or certification preferred

• 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.

• 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