What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Lean Manager position at Pentair Management Company?
At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life's essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.
We have an opportunity for a Site Lean Manager to join our Kansas City, KS team. You will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and the development of key systematic measurements.
You will:
- Align with the Enterprise team to ensure consistency of approach and adoption.
- Organize, plan, and deliver effective team training based on the Lean principles, methodologies, and concepts throughout the whole organization using the Standard Pentair training collateral
- Create Value stream Maps; Current, future, and ideal states to assess operational current condition, inclusive of the identification of the eight types of waste as well as targeting future state delivery and sustainment year over year.
- Define measurable SQDCCP goals and objectives for Lean activities with associated execution deliverables.
- ROI - Deliver year-over-year cost savings as a percentage of sales > 5%.
- Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities.
- Implement and follow up Lean improvements, including the sustainment of results.
- Identify and evaluate equipment automation requirements to support Lean implementations
- Communicate plans, actions, and results to the company (PDCA)
- Execute company strategy (Hoshin Kanri) associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment.
- Promote and ensure Lean practices throughout company and external suppliers
- Participate directly and indirectly in all Kaizen events
- Participate in benchmark Enterprise-wide Lean events with sister and external companies
- Must be available to travel to other Pentair Businesses and Lean exchange events as required
Key Qualifications:
- B.S in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles in a dedicated Lean role while working in a manufacturing environment, including experience working with the TPS / DBS principles and managerial experience.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) within all organization levels
- Must have advanced knowledge of the Lean tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving
- Good analytical skills: 6 Sigma Master Black Belt / Black Belt level with the ability to Project manage would be advantageous
- Demonstrate effective change management skills; Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
- Evidence of effective Coaching / Mentoring, Facilitation, and Presenting
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization
- The role is part strategic (50%) and part hands-on (50%). Must be able to work at both levels
Compensation:
For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.
This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus..
Benefits:
As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.
Salary : $95,500 - $177,300
