Job Overview

This position will be responsible for learning and contributing to Kaizen and other Lean events as well as identifying Lean initiatives and opportunities within the Knightdale, NC manufacturing site. In addition, this position will assist in training and developing employees within the location on Lean concepts and tools, allowing individuals to drive Continuous Improvements within their departments. Candidate must be a highly motivated and independent worker who has a passion for Continuous Improvement and the development of others. Position will offer complex challenges that require in-depth data analysis, original thinking, persistence, and a positive attitude.

A Day In The Life

• Assists Continuous Improvement by translating business objectives into actionable projects
• Communicates and exemplifies the company’s Continuous Improvement philosophy, vision, and expectations
• Learns and shares Lean and Continuous Improvement best practices through the organization
• Acts as a Lean/Continuous Improvement business partner to all departments and levels (top leadership to shop floor and office), challenging processes, proposing ideas, and driving change
• Acts as a change agent around Continuous Improvement opportunities
• Trains teams and individuals in improvement processes, optimizes floor layout and material flow using Lean concepts
• Supports employee training and development on Lean Manufacturing and Lean Office concepts
• Drives a Lean culture throughout the location
• Hands-on active position that leads from the floor
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, lead-time, and inventory
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities
• Evaluates workflow and cell design, and develops improvements to enhance productivity and safety
• Looks for opportunities to maximize efficiency and reduce waste
• Supports Hubbell’s K3E program (Kaizen: Everyday, Everyone, Everywhere)
• Helps develop documentation from improvements for manufacturing and other business processes

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Candidates must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree or at an institution with an accredited program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
• A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool
• Ability to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives, identify deviations from the plan, and facilitate resolution
• Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization

Competencies