DIRECTOR, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Job overviewdescription: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 lifeduties & responsibilitiesmanage a continuous improvement team and provide monthly progress reportslead 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 im...