Specialist Lean Manufacturing

Corporate Overview
Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview
Hubbell Construction & Energy (HCE) focuses on products to support four business segments: Connectors, Grounding & Tooling, Gas Connectors & Accessories, Harsh & Hazardous, and Distribution. With markets in renewable energy, lighting, transportation, data center, telecom, utility, extreme environment, gas and water distribution, power generation and oil & gas, we guarantee that our products set the standards for industry solutions. Our success not only depends on our value proposition, but on the strength, knowledge and expertise of our employees.

Posting Address

2112 Fenton Logistics Park Blvd.

Fenton, MO 63026

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Position Overview

This individual is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering department in the development and implementation of business strategies to maintain and improve overall operations. In this hands-on role, this person will execute Lean manufacturing tactics to support the production floor, manufacturing equipment, supply chain, and new product development for the business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead and assist with Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.
• Drive operational improvements to maximize the utilization of resources while supporting productivity cost savings measures and the value of our capital investments.
• Coordinate with finance for budget setting and monitor appropriate metrics to achieve budget targets as it relates to cost, productivity, capital spending, and absorption.
• Oversee the evaluation and execution of time studies to establish engineering labor standards and routings.
• Maintain standard work documents and Overall Equipment Effectiveness for new and existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead projects and teams to effectively initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.
• Coach, Train, and develop manufacturing engineering team to establish and ensure achievement of goals.
• Manage capital projects from start to completion including writing AFEs (Authorization For Expenditure).
• Maintain production equipment reliability by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs while estimating future requirements.
• Support the needs of tooling for casting and oversee the facilities requirements for machining tools and fixturing.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading a team of engineers preferred
• 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.
• Work Center and facility layout optimization experience desired.
• Hands on, driven, results-oriented, self-starter with strong change organizational skills that enjoys leading diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and be detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal) at all levels of operational and professional staff
• Excellent analytical, planning, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understanding of tool & fixture design
• Lean tool experience required with Green/Black belt a plus
• Strong in computer proficiency (MS Excel, Word, Power Point, & Teams).
• AutoCAD and Inventor experience preferred
• ERP system (SAP) experience preferred.
• Must be able to stand/walk 10-90% of workday.
• Occasional lifting required (up to 35 lbs.).
• 10% - 20% Travel

Education

Bachelors Degree in Engineering General

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.