LPS Consultant

Overview

Lead lean projects, coach, develop standards, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• lps standards
• lps coaching
• project management
• metric reporting
• continuous improvement
• cross collaboration

Tasks

-Maintain regular and punctual attendance -Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required -Standards Development: Support the development, implementation, and enforcement of LPS Standards, advocate for KPI-driven management, and contribute to the creation of training materials while promoting continuous improvement and proper use of LPS methods across the organization. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to integrate LPS principals into various departments and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization. -LPS Coaching: Deliver high-quality LPS training and coaching to Team Leads & Supervisors, ensuring they understand and correctly apply LPS principals, tools, and their roles in leading LPS activities, thereby facilitating learning and the practical application of LPS methodology. -LPS Team Mentorship: Coach, train, and mentor other members of the LPS team, promoting a high standard of work, adherence to project goals, and continuous professional development within the team. -Lifting - Occasionally required to solo lift supplies weighing from 5 to 20 pounds and some operation of hand carts. -Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of new developments in lean manufacturing and make recommendations on how to incorporate new practices into departmental practices and LPS strategies. -LPS Project Management: Lead and manage targeted improvement projects by developing and executing a detailed project plan that incorporates observation-based data, LPS thinking, and KPI-linked targets, while coordinating team activities and managing schedules to overcome barriers and deliver results. Support larger change management activities as required by senior management. -Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. -Metric Reporting: Regularly report out on progress and impact of LPS Projects. Help identify key metrics that are essential to project success and adjust activities as needed based on how key metrics response to LPS activities/interventions.

Requirements

• master's
• lean manufacturing
• project management
• microsoft office
• critical thinking
• supervisory experience

What You Bring

-Master's degree (MBA, Engineering, or relevant field) -3-5 years of relevant supervisory experience. -Continuously working indoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing environment. -Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear or otherwise, in person and by phone/conference calls. -Communicate effectively and respectfully with others -Ability to train and mentor other team members, both inside and outside of the LPS team. -Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interview, facilitate, and collaborate with diverse subject matter experts and stakeholders in a respectful manner. -Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with supervisors and team members, adjusting communication approaches based on the audience. -Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to identify potential issues and seek support for resolution. -Sound knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and methods to achieve measurable KPI improvement. -Demonstrated success in leading lean improvement projects in a manufacturing environment. -Excellent customer service skills with demonstrated experience responding to customer inquiries in a useful and timely manner. -Travel - Infrequently required to travel overnight, domestically and internationally, and work extended hours when necessary. -Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks for hours at a time. -Experience in optimizing material flow and equipment arrangement on the factory floor. -Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances. -6-10 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or other manufacturing support role, including -Observation / Eyesight - Frequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors. -Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deadlines. -Demonstrated experience developing area improvement strategies to meet business KPI targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost) -Experience and/or skilled in promoting, facilitating, and managing change. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, or equivalent work experience -Ability to work in manufacturing and assembly environments. -Ability to influence others and use the ability to influence in order to reach consensus and overcome resistance to change. -Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Benefits

-Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave -Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)

About S&C Electric Company

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