JOB SUMMARY

S&C is a specialist in electric power switching and protection, providing products for the electric power industry since 1911.

The Manager – Value Stream Engineering will lead S&C’s development into a high-volume, world class manufacturer of products and technology that supply the world’s largest machine ---- the electric grid. This is an opportunity to join and develop a new high-profile team that will leverage Value Stream Mapping to drive towards strategic goals and lead the integration of design engineering deliverables and operations to meet SQDC targets and drive a flawless new product launch. This individual will be active on current manufactured products and on New Product Development processes, working closely with concept and design engineering groups, functional support teams, and production operations. The focus will be on developing and successfully executing a project plan to allow the business to meet SQDC product stability. This position is for a self-motivated, goal driven, manager who is an effective leader, displays and aptitude in Value Stream Mapping and process design, can communicate effectively, and can successfully drive projects to completion. This position will report to the Director.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Fulfill leadership role as a Value Stream Engineering Manager
• Fulfill role as Process Development Leader in New Product Development process, working collaboratively with TBI, PD and Operation teams. 
• Partner with Production Operations Directors and front line leadership to drive strategic improvement in meeting 1-year, 3-year, 5-year targets
• Provide guidance, expertise and influence on process, equipment, and production decisions to meet SQDC targets.
• Expert knowledge in Process Design and Value Stream Mapping 
• Lead value stream engineers to develop current state value stream maps, identify opportunities for improvement and provide desired future state vision.
• Demonstrate ability to work in cross-functional / matrix reporting structure.
• Demonstrate knowledge in Automation, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and its influence on equipment and process design
• Demonstrate knowledge on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) including autonomous maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance
• Demonstrate knowledge and implement lean manufacturing principles for operations
• Demonstrate knowledge in the Production Preparation Process (3P)
• Advocate for promoting automation solutions to traditional manual operations
• Communicate across the range of stakeholders, and in Steering Committees, to develop specifications, identify opportunities, and solve problems
• Deliver a stable and capable process to Production Operations that meets targets for safety, quality, delivery, cost.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Manufacturing engineering is required
• 7-10 years on process design experience
• Lean Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma certified desired 
• Passionate Lean Manufacturing Expert
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums.
• Microsoft Office

 MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: Frequent during VSM activities.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting to 25 lbs. for mock-up or process preparation.

Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (1 mile) within the S&C complex.

Carrying: Occasional carrying of light objects for short distances.

Pushing: Occasional use of manual hand truck to move samples or mock-ups.

Pulling: Occasional use of manual hand truck to move samples or mock-ups.

Bending: Occasional bending during mock-up process or assembly or production preparation.

Reaching: Occasional reaching during process mock-up assembly or production preparation.

Handling: Occasional handling of parts and tools during process mock-up, assembly, or production preparation.

Environment: Frequent use of computer workstation in office environment. Occasional work in laboratory environment.

Number of Openings: 1
Pay Group: Annual
Employment Classification: Full Time
Shift: 1
Core Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for your interest in S&C Electric Company. S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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