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Lean Manager - Distribution Centers
| Company | Southwire Company LLC |
| Address | , Carrollton, 30117 |
| Employment type | FULL_TIME |
| Salary | |
| Expires | 2023-11-26 |
| Posted at | 8 months ago |
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Remote
Southwire
The Lean Manager is responsible for driving the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and the business operating plan. The Lean Manager will own the Lean maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the site. They will also partner with site leaders on strategy and deployment objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Mentor employees to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent for the site/organization.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement via idea generation and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management team.
- Plan and execute kaizen events as identified in site specific plan and/or identified through problem solving and action plans.
- Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, and review of progress, approval, and feedback for direct report(s).
- Aid in the development of the SD/Lean strategy.
- Assist in designing new procedures and methods for operational processes.
- Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.
- KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual business assessment, reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s. Monthly updates on CI resource and engagement activities.
- Utilize project charters with deliverables to work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
- Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and frontline personnel.
- Participate in developing and leading Site Lean Roadmap to influence strategy, planning, and execution depending on site specific project or initiative needs.
- Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organization’s progression.
- Documents and works with site controller to validate achieved Lean savings.
- Develop, implement and monitor site Lean training initiatives.
EDUCATION:
- BS/BA or equivalent experience.
4-8 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit.
Lean Master or Master Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
Prior leadership or management experience required.
Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs.
Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, OEE and throughput improvement.
Intimate knowledge and hands-on experience using operational excellence and continuous improvement methods; ability to personally conduct events and effectively train others in industry standard VSM, LMS, 5S, TPM, SMED, MPS, TPI, SD, 7 Wastes, Standard Work, various 3P, problem solving and action planning.
Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
Ability to establish self as credible leader and partner with site leadership as a trusted member of site staff.
Excellent project management skills.
Ability to be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
The ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- Employee Referral Program
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- & More
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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