What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Supervisor - Centralia, MO position at Hubbell Incorporated?
Job Overview
The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for driving, coordinating, and sustaining Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This role leads a team of Continuous Improvement Associates and Custodians, supports department leaders in daily management and problem-solving, and ensures CI systems such as 5S, standard work, and visual management are effectively implemented and sustained.
The CI Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Maintenance, and Training to improve safety, quality, productivity, material flow, and employee engagement. Success in this role is measured by sustainable improvements, stronger daily management routines, and the development of CI capability at all levels of the organization.
A Day In The Life
Program Development & Sustainment
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is responsible for driving, coordinating, and sustaining Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts across the facility. This role leads a team of Continuous Improvement Associates and Custodians, supports department leaders in daily management and problem-solving, and ensures CI systems such as 5S, standard work, and visual management are effectively implemented and sustained.
The CI Supervisor partners closely with Operations, Materials, Engineering, Maintenance, and Training to improve safety, quality, productivity, material flow, and employee engagement. Success in this role is measured by sustainable improvements, stronger daily management routines, and the development of CI capability at all levels of the organization.
A Day In The Life
Program Development & Sustainment
- Lead the development, implementation, and sustainment of Lean model areas, including 5S, red-tag processes, min/max systems, and visual factory standards.
- Partner with department leaders to develop, document, and maintain standard work across production and support areas.
- Plan and facilitate kaizen events, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional improvement workshops.
- Ensure CI systems are practical, embedded in daily operations, and sustained beyond initial implementation.
- Support Operations and Materials teams by identifying flow constraints, capacity gaps, waste, and bottlenecks.
- Coach supervisors and team leaders on daily management systems, tier boards, problem-solving routines, and CI behaviors.
- Conduct data analysis, process mapping, and observation studies to support improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to support equipment layout changes, process improvements, and workflow redesign.
- Act as a hands-on resource on the shop floor to reinforce standards and drive real-time problem resolution.
- Provide daily leadership, priority setting, and development for Continuous Improvement Associates and Custodians.
- Coordinate custodial activities to support safety, equipment condition, 5S standards, and plant appearance.
- Set clear expectations, track progress, and hold the CI team accountable to goals and standards.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance development of CI team members.
- Partner with the Training Supervisor to ensure Lean fundamentals are part of new-hire onboarding.
- Develop and deliver CI training materials, workshops, and hands-on learning experiences for all levels of the organization.
- Support employee engagement through structured problem-solving, idea systems, and recognition of improvement efforts.
- Serve as a visible role model for continuous improvement mindset and behaviors.
- Stronger daily management routines with clear performance visibility at the department level.
- Measurable improvements in safety, quality, output, overtime, and material flow.
- Reduced waste and improved efficiency through standard work, visual management, and process discipline.
- Sustainable 5S model areas that set clear expectations for plant-wide performance.
- Increased engagement and ownership of problem-solving by supervisors, team leads, and operators.
- 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated focus on Lean or continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead, facilitate, and coach cross-functional teams through change.
- Hands-on experience implementing CI tools such as 5S, standard work, kaizen, A3, and root-cause problem solving.
- Strong analytical skills; able to use data, observation, and process knowledge to drive decisions.
- Experience partnering with Operations, Materials, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
- Lean / CI certification preferred (HMS, Six Sigma, or equivalent).
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.