Manager - Lean Performance
G&W Electric Co.
Lead lean initiatives, manage teams and drive continuous improvement
11 days ago ago
$111,828 - $148,113
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Bolingbrook, IL
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Higher Education
Military
Government
Power Grid Automation
Critical Power
DERs (Distributed Energy Resources)
Role
What you would be doing
safety compliance
lean manufacturing
workforce planning
kpi monitoring
team development
process improvement
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement projects.
- Review and write reports, approve expenditures, develop and enforce standard practices. Recommend, plan and direct coaching and development of leaders and problem-solving techniques
- Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Maintain department quality and performance metrics. Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues.
- Lead and manage lean manufacturing development initiatives across the organization.
- Lead the development of an operational workforce planning system.
- Develop leadership and teams to better understand problems and solve them leveraging principles aligned with TPS principles, building respect for individuals and driving results.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency and reduce waste through problem solving.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives.
- Train and mentor staff on lean manufacturing principles and practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What you bring
lean manufacturing
tps
data analysis
bachelor's
10+ years
leadership
- Proven experience in leading lean initiatives and driving significant improvements using TPS principles.
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Experience working in the electrical manufacturing industry.
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
- Previous roles at companies leveraging a mature lean manufacturing approach
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
- Low volume, highly engineered product mix experience, knowledge of lean practices
- 10+ years total experience, 5+ years management experience
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with leadership development, standardized work development, problem solving, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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Company
Overview
1905 Founded
Company Origin
The company was established in a small Chicago machine shop, marking the beginning of its innovative journey.
1920s Innovation
Manual Oil Switches
The company pioneered manual oil switches during the 1920s, a significant advancement in electrical equipment.
371,000 Sq Ft
Manufacturing Facility
The company operates a large, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to R&D and manufacturing.
- Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation.
- The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s.
- Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets.
- Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA.
- The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022.
- Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.
- Together, we win by creating incredible products and solutions globally.
- We accomplish anything by focusing on creating, listening, and growing side by side.
- We emphasize transparency with an open-door communication policy.
- We offer comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program for health, well-being, and success.
- We participate in philanthropic causes, including Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and United Way.
- We provide formal training, apprenticeships, and certification programs for professional growth.
~6,000 solar panels
Rooftop Solar Installation
Installed on the Bolingbrook headquarters rooftop, covering an area equivalent to 7.7 football fields.
1,500+ tons CO₂
Emission Reduction
Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions achieved through the solar installation.
$1.8 M saved
Production Cost Avoidance
Microgrid maintained power through 13 outages since activation in 2023, preventing significant production losses.
$2.6 M received
Energy Rebates
Total rebate from ComEd, including $600k for solar and $2.0 M for battery storage.
- Microgrid includes 2 MW rooftop solar, 2 MW/4 h flow battery energy storage, 1.3 MVA flywheel, and 2 MW diesel generation.
- Since activation in 2023, the microgrid has maintained power through 13 outages.
- Solar installation generated > 3.6 GWh of energy.
- Battery system earned > $100,000 in grid payments in the first 6 months.
- Bolingbrook facility is ISO 14001 certified (since 2002) and LEED Gold certified, operating landfill-free.
- Supports ComEd’s DERMS and participates in PJM frequency regulation and ComEd peak load reduction programs.
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