Director Continuous Improvement

Job Overview

This role reports directly to the Vice President of Group Operations and will have direct and indirect reporting relationships with continuous improvement resources. This individual is responsible for the strategic development, management, coordination across all sites, and execution of our continuous improvement objectives. In this hands-on role, this person will lead the effort to support operations by implementing and sustaining the Hubbell Manufacturing System (HMS) processes aimed at improving Safety, Quality Delivery, Cost, Inventory and Workforce engagement. Responsibilities also include strategic footprint rationalization analysis along with the associated project management, process improvement projects, training, equipment selection and maintenance improvement (OEE).

A Day In The Life

• Manage a continuous improvement team and provide monthly progress reports
• Lead the implementation and sustainment of Hubbell’s HMS system and supporting evaluations. Implement and monitor sustainable visual management programs throughout the plant, including 5S, schedule adherence, and other shop floor reporting requirements.
• Develop footprint rationalization projects, manage the project implementation using a stage gate process and seek stage gate approval from project steering committee.
• Identify, plan, manage and execute continuous improvement projects / actions that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.
• Engage, collaborate and contribute to Lean training program classes and content improvements.
• Engage with Automation and Safety teams to help support, review projects and assist with implementation.
• Prepare standard work documents for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Train employees on Continuous Improvement techniques as needed to assure complete familiarity and ease of use. This includes Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Takt Time, Standard Work, 5S, Standard Work Cell Layout, Value Stream Mapping and other Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement techniques.
  
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience
• Minimum of three (3) years Lean Manufacturing experience (Lean certification is a plus)
• Time Study and labor standards experience
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Facility layout optimization experience desired
• Experience with automation applications and implementation a plus
  
  

Skills

• Hands on, driven, analytical, results-oriented, customer-centric, self-starter with strong change management skills that enjoys leading diverse teams
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and projects over a wide range of priorities
• Able to work with all levels of operational and professional staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred)
• Proficient in computer operation (MS Office, with proficiency in CAD and Visio a plus)
• SAP experience desired
• Attentive to details and accuracy
• Good time management skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/walk 10-90% of work day
• Occasional bending and squatting required
• Occasional lifting required (up to 40 lbs.)
  
  

Other

• Travel may be required (up to 75%)
  
  

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.