Lean Manager - Southwire Company
Ft Worth, TX 76177
About the Job
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Location: Dallas Fort-Worth
Southwire Job Description
This role is responsible for driving the development and implementation of continuous improvement projects consistent with and in support of the strategic plan and the business operating plan. The Lean Manager will own the Lean maturity assessments and improvement initiatives for the site. They will also partner with site leaders on strategy and deployment objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Documents and works with CSC controller to validate achieved Lean savings.
• Make recommendations on designing new procedures and methods for operational processes using their knowledge of the operation and in partnering and collaborating with various other departments.
• Utilize project charters with deliverables to work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving efficiencies.
• Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organization's progression.
• Act as a mentor for the Continuous Improvement leadership, supervisory staff and frontline personnel.
• Develop and influence strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or initiative needs.
• Lead goal setting, assignment of projects, and review of progress, approval, and feedback for respective site.
• KPI goal setting with the site via semi-annual business assessment, reporting and leading site reporting for KPI’s. Monthly updates on CI resource and engagement activities.
• Be a change agent: challenge organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor site Lean training initiatives.
Required
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's
- Specialized Degree: Engineering preferred; Lean/Continuous Improvement
- Certificates: Six Sigma Green Belt
- Years of Experience: 5+
- Field of Expertise: Must have a clear understanding of Lean principles including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Material Flow, PFEP, SME
Other Preferred Skills, Licenses, & Certificates:
- 4-8 years of successful leadership in executing continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness resulting in demonstrable tangible financial benefit.
- Lean Master or Master Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent.
- Prior leadership or management experience required.
- Demonstrated experience in removing obstacles and leading change.
- Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects/programs.
- Experience designing, implementing and leading continuous improvement projects/programs.
- Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, and throughout improvement.
- Hands-on experience using operational excellence and continuous improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, Six Sigma).
- Proven leadership skills to coach and lead teams to fully deliver chartered objectives and projects.
- Excellent project management skills.
Competencies
Benefits We Offer:
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave
- & More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.