Job Overview

The Aerospace Defense and Marine (AD&M) business of TE Connectivity are leaders in the development and engineering of a comprehensive portfolio of connectors, relays, sensors, fiber optics, wires, cables, antennas, circuit protectors and moldings for harsh environments. We have a global customer base with over 7000 employees to deliver a broad range of solutions.

Our Hauppauge, NY site is currently in search of a motivated Manager Continuous Improvement. This Continuous Improvement Site Leader is responsible for leading the TE Operating Advantage deployment across the facility. This leader is the subject matter expert in the deployment of all initiatives related to lean, 5S+1 and Value Stream conversions. The Continuous Improvement Site Leader leads implementation teams to drive development and facilitation of the deployment of a lean culture & process throughout the facility. This position has primary responsibility for the progress and results of the TEOA deployment and has 1 direct report.

This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylee status in the U.S. or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

Responsibilities

• Develop site TEOA deployment plans consistent with business unit /plant strategic plan.
• Support the facility leadership team to set the TEOA vision for the site and develop gap plans and corresponding action items to achieve this vision. Help implement the vision as needed.
• Identify and organize resources required to achieve successful implementation in accordance with plan.
• Manage and control individual project teams and deployment plans at both site and functional levels.
• Develop skill levels of practitioners and other site personnel to implement and sustain TEOA.
• Monitor progress against plans, achievement of continuous improvement and progression to higher star assessment levels.
• Monitor and report site level measurements and performance against star level assessments.
• Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance the overall TEOA effectiveness within the facility to achieve the plant level TEOA metrics and goals while ensuring alignment to the business unit strategy
• Facilitate TEOA Kaizen events throughout the site to drive continuous improvement.
• Account for predicted savings and track, validate and post to financial/operational results.
• Provide employees with required TEOA training.
• Be a leader and change agent for all levels of leadership.
• Effectively interface with all levels of leadership characterized by integrity and high professional standards.
• Transfer best practices across plant and TE.
• Define and deploy effective problem solving tools, techniques, training and activities

• Develop site TEOA deployment plans consistent with business unit /plant strategic plan.
• Support the facility leadership team to set the TEOA vision for the site and develop gap plans and corresponding action items to achieve this vision. Help implement the vision as needed.
• Identify and organize resources required to achieve successful implementation in accordance with plan.
• Manage and control individual project teams and deployment plans at both site and functional levels.
• Develop skill levels of practitioners and other site personnel to implement and sustain TEOA.
• Monitor progress against plans, achievement of continuous improvement and progression to higher star assessment levels.
• Monitor and report site level measurements and performance against star level assessments.
• Lead continuous improvement activities that enhance the overall TEOA effectiveness within the facility to achieve the plant level TEOA metrics and goals while ensuring alignment to the business unit strategy
• Facilitate TEOA Kaizen events throughout the site to drive continuous improvement.
• Account for predicted savings and track, validate and post to financial/operational results.
• Provide employees with required TEOA training.
• Be a leader and change agent for all levels of leadership.
• Effectively interface with all levels of leadership characterized by integrity and high professional standards.
• Transfer best practices across plant and TE.
• Define and deploy effective problem solving tools, techniques, training and activities

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineer, business, or industrial technology from accredited institution
  
• Minimum of 5 years of lean manufacturing experience (standard work, value stream mapping, OEE, 5s, SMED,
  
• 3-5 years of experience as Lean practitioner with demonstrated evidence of sustained, successful lean activities within specific value streams.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated use of problem-solving tools and methods (six sigma, 8D, QOS or other).
  
• DMAIC Six Sigma Master Black Belt strongly preferred
  
• Strong communication skills and comfort with facilitating large groups at all levels of the organization.
  
• Knowledge of financial indicators and analysis as they pertain to capital planning and budget management
  
• Requires a highly motivated self-starter, with strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated collaborative style that promotes, and champions change.
  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Highly proficient in project management skills
  
• Analytically minded and data-driven

Competencies