A.O. Smith
Primary Function
The EE Manager I leads mid‑to‑large‑scale improvement projects at Business Unit (BU) or Global Shared Service level. This role is responsible for designing and/or leading process improvements and standardization initiatives, using advanced CI methodologies and tools to deliver measurable results. The EE Manager I collaborates with cross‑functional teams and senior business leaders to provide leadership, coaching, and support for more complex CI activities.
Scope of Responsibility
No budgetary responsibility
No direct supervision
Complexity: Moderate to High
Leads activities spanning multiple sites and functions, ensuring alignment and execution across the NAWH Business Unit (7 sites)
Responsibilities
Partner with functional and operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives aligned to strategic goals.
Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and workshops that address key business challenges and deliver improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement.
Coach leaders at all levels in Lean leadership behaviors, daily management, and problem solving (A3 and PSFC).
Deliver internal training and certification programs to expand organizational capability.
Develop and implement governance routines, scorecards, and dashboards to track impact and sustainment.
Leads in the development and coordination of internal best practices, playbooks, and CI roadmaps.
Provides guidance and counsel to business partners as a Subject Matter Expert in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles and its application.
Coordinates implementation of identified opportunities by actively partnering with plant personnel and plant continuous improvement teams.
Travel - to partner sites 25%- 35%
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
Formal training in Change Management/Continuous Improvement required
Advanced computer proficiency, MS Office, SAP preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement (CI), or operational excellence within manufacturing or service settings.
Effective communicator with strong influencing skills across multiple levels and varying change management stages.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated success delivering measurable results through Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Experience coaching leaders and frontline teams to adopt CI tools and daily management systems.
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Scope of Responsibility
No budgetary responsibility
No direct supervision
Complexity: Moderate to High
Leads activities spanning multiple sites and functions, ensuring alignment and execution across the NAWH Business Unit (7 sites)
Responsibilities
Partner with functional and operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives aligned to strategic goals.
Facilitate value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and workshops that address key business challenges and deliver improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement.
Coach leaders at all levels in Lean leadership behaviors, daily management, and problem solving (A3 and PSFC).
Deliver internal training and certification programs to expand organizational capability.
Develop and implement governance routines, scorecards, and dashboards to track impact and sustainment.
Leads in the development and coordination of internal best practices, playbooks, and CI roadmaps.
Provides guidance and counsel to business partners as a Subject Matter Expert in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles and its application.
Coordinates implementation of identified opportunities by actively partnering with plant personnel and plant continuous improvement teams.
Travel - to partner sites 25%- 35%
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required
Formal training in Change Management/Continuous Improvement required
Advanced computer proficiency, MS Office, SAP preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement (CI), or operational excellence within manufacturing or service settings.
Effective communicator with strong influencing skills across multiple levels and varying change management stages.
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated success delivering measurable results through Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Experience coaching leaders and frontline teams to adopt CI tools and daily management systems.
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