Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Implement and manage Lean/Continuous Improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, cost.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• kaizen events
• lean training
• visual factory
• manufacturing standards
• product launch

Tasks

-Develop detailed cost estimates for new and modified products. -Lead and facilitate Kaizen events. -Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement. -Train various Legrand personnel on various lean tools and processes. -Assist in developing work content for and mentoring our OLDPs. -Manage and mentor in Concord’s “Supervisor-in-training” program. -Work with manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity and flexibility across all departments. -Support/Improve the “Visual Factory” in departments by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for “Standard Work”. -Establish & maintain manufacturing information including labor standards, routings, SWIs (as needed) and BOM corrections. -Manage new product launches at Concord including schedules, expenditures, and reporting. -Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and target “Lean” events to support department/plant goals.

Requirements

• lean experience
• microsoft office
• autocad
• bachelor degree
• leadership
• analytical

What You Bring

Travel – Two to three times a year. -Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends to establish proactive corrective actions applicable to the situation -Good experience with Microsoft Office – (Word, Excel, PPT, Access) -Possess good leadership qualities -Good verbal and written communication skills applicable to all levels of the organization -Three (3) years or more supporting “Lean”/CI activities in a complex Manufacturing environment -Excellent attention to details -Facilitation in a “Lean”/CI Environment -Basic ACAD or equiv. skills needed -Excellent organizational and time management skills -Possess lean knowledge and skills -Bachelor Degree (Technical Field or Systems Engineering Preferred) -Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize activities

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Benefits

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand, North America

-Headquartered in West Hartford on a historic pre‑1929 Wiremold campus, now a LEED‑certified innovation center. -Anchored in electrical wiring, lighting control, AV integration and smart home systems. -Delivers signature projects ranging from commercial buildings and industrial sites to residential complexes and data centers. -Grew through strategic acquisitions—brands like Middle Atlantic, Raritan, Vantage and C2G bolster its digital/building tech portfolio. -Supports cutting‑edge data center infrastructure, with digital and energy‑efficient offerings driving growth in that market.

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