Legrand, North America
Continuous Improvement Manager
Legrand, North America, Concord, North Carolina, United States, 28027
Overview
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, NC. This position reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and focuses on implementing, utilizing, and managing Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and projects in manufacturing and administrative environments to improve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. What Will You Do?
Analyze data, identify opportunities, and target Lean events to support department/plant goals. Lead and facilitate Kaizen events. Work with manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity and flexibility across all departments. Support and improve the Visual Factory by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for Standard Work. Develop detailed cost estimates for new and modified products. Establish and maintain manufacturing information including labor standards, routings, standard work instructions (SWIs, as needed), and BOM corrections. Manage new product launches at Concord including schedules, expenditures, and reporting. Train Legrand personnel on lean tools and processes. Mentor in Concord’s Supervisor-in-training program. Assist in developing work content for and mentoring OLDPs. Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement. Performs other similar and related duties as required. Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical Field or Systems Engineering preferred) Experience
Three (3) years or more supporting Lean/CI activities in a complex manufacturing environment Facilitation in a Lean/CI environment Preferred Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills applicable to all levels of the organization Demonstrated leadership capabilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Excellent organizational and time management skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Basic CAD skills or equivalent Lean knowledge and skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions Travel
Two to three times per year. About Legrand
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. We offer solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets and are listed on the Euronext exchange. For more information, visit legrandgroup.com/en. About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) leads in AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, disability plans, parental leave, incentive opportunities, volunteer time off, and an active Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us. About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s EWS division provides a broad line of residential, commercial, and industrial wiring devices and solutions. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, NC. This position reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and focuses on implementing, utilizing, and managing Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and projects in manufacturing and administrative environments to improve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. What Will You Do?
Analyze data, identify opportunities, and target Lean events to support department/plant goals. Lead and facilitate Kaizen events. Work with manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity and flexibility across all departments. Support and improve the Visual Factory by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for Standard Work. Develop detailed cost estimates for new and modified products. Establish and maintain manufacturing information including labor standards, routings, standard work instructions (SWIs, as needed), and BOM corrections. Manage new product launches at Concord including schedules, expenditures, and reporting. Train Legrand personnel on lean tools and processes. Mentor in Concord’s Supervisor-in-training program. Assist in developing work content for and mentoring OLDPs. Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement. Performs other similar and related duties as required. Education
Bachelor’s Degree (Technical Field or Systems Engineering preferred) Experience
Three (3) years or more supporting Lean/CI activities in a complex manufacturing environment Facilitation in a Lean/CI environment Preferred Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills applicable to all levels of the organization Demonstrated leadership capabilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Excellent organizational and time management skills Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Basic CAD skills or equivalent Lean knowledge and skills Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions Travel
Two to three times per year. About Legrand
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. We offer solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets and are listed on the Euronext exchange. For more information, visit legrandgroup.com/en. About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) leads in AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, PTO, holidays, disability plans, parental leave, incentive opportunities, volunteer time off, and an active Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us. About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s EWS division provides a broad line of residential, commercial, and industrial wiring devices and solutions. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices. Equal Opportunity Employer
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