Director Continuous Improvement & Automation - Shelton, CT at Hubbell Incorporated in Shelton, CT | Kablio

Role

Description

footprint rationalization

digital dashboards

smart manufacturing

automation strategy

kpis development

kaizen events

Lead footprint rationalization projects using a stage-gate process, incorporating automation and digital transformation opportunities.
Implement balanced visual management programs, including digital dashboards and real-time performance tracking.
Collaborate with leadership to develop KPIs and performance metrics that support strategic CI goals.
Train employees on CI techniques, including Lean, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and automation best practices.
Prepare and maintain standard work documentation for both manual and automated processes.
Facilitate Kaizen events and monitor 90-day sustainment of improvements.
Conduct time studies and establish engineering labor standards and routings.
Lead and manage a cross-functional Continuous Improvement team, embedding Lean Manufacturing principles across operations.
Partner with engineering and IT to identify, evaluate, and implement smart manufacturing technologies, including robotics, machine learning, and IoT solutions.
Identify, plan, and execute CI actions that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.
Develop and execute automation strategies to enhance productivity, reduce manual processes, and improve quality and consistency.
Drive strategic planning initiatives that align CI efforts with long-term business goals, including capacity planning, technology roadmaps, and investment prioritization.
Support plant-wide safety initiatives and ensure compliance with automation safety standards.

Requirements

cad

visio

sap

lean

automation

engineering

Proficiency in CAD, Visio, and MS Office; SAP experience preferred.
10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing.
Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
Time study and labor standards experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
Willingness to travel up to 75%.
Experience in automation implementation, including robotics, PLCs, and smart sensors.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1888

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1888, marking the beginning of its journey in electrical innovation.

$5.6B Global Sales

Annual Revenue

Generated over $5.6 billion in global sales in 2024, showcasing its significant market presence.

100 Global Sites

Manufacturing Footprint

Operates nearly 100 global manufacturing sites across continents, highlighting its extensive production network.

Fortune 500

Market Ranking

Ranks among the Fortune 500, underscoring its position as a leading global enterprise.

Products span from high-voltage grid components to connectors, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, and data-center infrastructure.
It serves markets ranging from utilities and renewables to commercial construction, healthcare, OEMs, telecom, and residential.
Notable projects include equipping smart grids, powering hospitals, wiring data centers, and supporting wind and solar farms.
It traces its roots through a century of innovation, adding major acquisitions like Ohio Brass, Burndy, Aclara to its legacy.
An unusual fact: its founder’s 1900s patent for a paper-roll cutter shaped its early success and led to today’s broad industrial reach.
Headquartered in Shelton, CT, it maintains a storied heritage in electrification.

Culture + Values

Integrity in Action
Customer Focus
Innovation and Excellence
Safety and Sustainability
Respect for People

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050

Ambitious Sustainability Goal

The company has set a goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Committed to reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation.
Increased investment in energy-efficient products and solutions to help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
Environmental considerations integrated into product design and manufacturing processes.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a culture of inclusion where all employees are respected and valued.
Committed to creating a diverse workforce, aiming to increase representation of underrepresented groups.
Has implemented a series of employee resource groups (ERGs) to support diverse employee communities.
Focuses on gender equality with initiatives in place to close the gender gap at all levels of the organization.
Tracks gender-related statistics as part of its diversity and inclusion progress.

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Hubbell Sustainability

Hubbell Innovation

Role

Description

footprint rationalization

digital dashboards

smart manufacturing

automation strategy

kpis development

kaizen events

Lead footprint rationalization projects using a stage-gate process, incorporating automation and digital transformation opportunities.
Implement balanced visual management programs, including digital dashboards and real-time performance tracking.
Collaborate with leadership to develop KPIs and performance metrics that support strategic CI goals.
Train employees on CI techniques, including Lean, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and automation best practices.
Prepare and maintain standard work documentation for both manual and automated processes.
Facilitate Kaizen events and monitor 90-day sustainment of improvements.
Conduct time studies and establish engineering labor standards and routings.
Lead and manage a cross-functional Continuous Improvement team, embedding Lean Manufacturing principles across operations.
Partner with engineering and IT to identify, evaluate, and implement smart manufacturing technologies, including robotics, machine learning, and IoT solutions.
Identify, plan, and execute CI actions that reduce cost, cycle time, and lead time while increasing safety, quality, and repeatability.
Develop and execute automation strategies to enhance productivity, reduce manual processes, and improve quality and consistency.
Drive strategic planning initiatives that align CI efforts with long-term business goals, including capacity planning, technology roadmaps, and investment prioritization.
Support plant-wide safety initiatives and ensure compliance with automation safety standards.

Requirements

cad

visio

sap

lean

automation

engineering

Proficiency in CAD, Visio, and MS Office; SAP experience preferred.
10+ years of manufacturing experience, with 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing.
Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
Time study and labor standards experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
Willingness to travel up to 75%.
Experience in automation implementation, including robotics, PLCs, and smart sensors.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1888

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1888, marking the beginning of its journey in electrical innovation.

$5.6B Global Sales

Annual Revenue

Generated over $5.6 billion in global sales in 2024, showcasing its significant market presence.

100 Global Sites

Manufacturing Footprint

Operates nearly 100 global manufacturing sites across continents, highlighting its extensive production network.

Fortune 500

Market Ranking

Ranks among the Fortune 500, underscoring its position as a leading global enterprise.

Products span from high-voltage grid components to connectors, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, and data-center infrastructure.
It serves markets ranging from utilities and renewables to commercial construction, healthcare, OEMs, telecom, and residential.
Notable projects include equipping smart grids, powering hospitals, wiring data centers, and supporting wind and solar farms.
It traces its roots through a century of innovation, adding major acquisitions like Ohio Brass, Burndy, Aclara to its legacy.
An unusual fact: its founder’s 1900s patent for a paper-roll cutter shaped its early success and led to today’s broad industrial reach.
Headquartered in Shelton, CT, it maintains a storied heritage in electrification.

Culture + Values

Integrity in Action
Customer Focus
Innovation and Excellence
Safety and Sustainability
Respect for People

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2050

Ambitious Sustainability Goal

The company has set a goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Committed to reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste generation.
Increased investment in energy-efficient products and solutions to help customers reduce their environmental footprints.
Environmental considerations integrated into product design and manufacturing processes.

Inclusion & Diversity

Fosters a culture of inclusion where all employees are respected and valued.
Committed to creating a diverse workforce, aiming to increase representation of underrepresented groups.
Has implemented a series of employee resource groups (ERGs) to support diverse employee communities.
Focuses on gender equality with initiatives in place to close the gender gap at all levels of the organization.
Tracks gender-related statistics as part of its diversity and inclusion progress.

Articles

Careers at Hubbell

Hubbell Sustainability

Hubbell Innovation