Job Overview
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining safe, cost effective, and Lean manufacturing processes to help service our customers.
Related job functions include writing specifications, working with vendors on capital improvement projects, designing tooling/fixturing, analyzing data, participating in Lean initiatives, designing/implementing cell layouts with respect to facilities & utilities. An individual in this role must be able to work well with operators and the toolroom, as well as other departments such as maintenance, purchasing, and quality.
A Day In The Life
- Key contributor for capital projects. Responsibilities include machine selection, cell layout with respect to facilities & utilities, and financial justification. Will be working with operations, quality and product engineering to create and update control plans and facility requirements for installation of equipment and production startup.
- Compile project update reports and present to upper management concerning project timeline and budgets.
- Assist in production cell layout to support new product launches.
- Assist in new product validation and production preparation.
- Implement activities to design new processes, modify existing designs, improve production techniques and develop preventative maintenance procedures.
- Develop new processes and implement technical solutions to existing processes designed to improve quality and overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
- Ensure the safety of our workforce by understanding, believing and supporting the concept of safety being the number one priority by such methods as considering ergonomics and other safety factors when developing or updating processes, workstations, etc.
- Serving as a back up resource for equipment fixes that are outside of the maintenance team’s core competency: processing systems, controls systems, etc.
- Facilitate and support plant safety, environmental, and ergonomics efforts.
- Participate in Kaizen events, sustainment activities and executing on lean improvement plans.
- Assist in developing and implementing cost reduction initiatives through continuous improvement events.
- Participate in daily process GEMBAs, weekly nights process GEMBAs, and weekly Safety GEMBAs.
- Lead asset management initiatives including machine health and capital planning. Assist in asset critical support and manage vendor service contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Minimum 5 years experience in maintenance, facilities, or continuous improvement project management
- OSHA 30 or the ability to obtain within 3 months
- Preferred experience with a Lean work culture
- MS Office proficient
- Prior CAD experience, NX or Inventor preferred
- Prior design experience in assembly fixturing and machine guarding preferred
- Organizational skills
- MS Planner, SharePoint, Vizio, and other 365 tools preferred
- Prior experience in programmable drives, PLC, and other automation software/hardware a plus
- Good communication/presentation skills
- Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects with minimal management direction.
- Lean/ Six Sigma Certification preferred but not required
- Exposure to Lean and Quality Tools: DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, 5S
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. 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 the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
