Job Description As the Manager - LEAN, you will manage the implementation, administration and measurement of LEAN programs, including Six Sigma initiatives. You will enable teams to provide training, tools, and logistical assistance for quality initiatives. You will develop sustainable solutions based upon the Planning, Doing Checking, Acting (PDCA) approach, promoting and guiding LEAN cultural transformation, and coaching LEAN principles and practices at various levels of the organization. You will oversee development of new testing tools, and measurement methods and systems to ensure products and services meet quality standards. Responsibilities:
- Responsible for driving deployment and execution of continuous improvement
- Drive WESCO facilities, offices, and functional areas to achieve world class standards in visual management
- Establish partnerships with suppliers and customers to achieve continuous improvement across enterprise value stream
- Mentor senior leadership, vice presidents and directors on role as leaders and promoters of LEAN
- Provide executive level updates
- Develop WESCO associates to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools
- Serve as catalyst to promote LEAN thinking and foster continuous improvement culture
- Promote and supports LEAN self-sufficiency via application of LEAN toolkit, goal deployment, daily management, VoC, etc.
- Promote out-of-the-box thinking and continuously generates new ideas to improve processes, service, efficiency, inventory, cost and space
- Assist in development of LEAN Leaders and through personal example, coaching, mentoring, and training
- Assist and advises field teams to achieve agreed upon performance objectives
- Lead various events in team settings
- Select and utilize appropriate LEAN tools
- Align activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC), performs Root Cause Analysis on gaps, rigorously identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
- Manage kaizen results and action plans
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Logistics, Technical, or equivalent years of related experience required
- Licenses/Certificates/Designations - PMP, Change Management or Scrum Master certifications preferred
- 6 years experience of extensive LEAN leadership , with a medium or large company
- Highly seasoned and experienced LEAN leader or 6 Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record of end-to-end management of key, strategic programs and business segments (e.g., operations, administration, customer-facing)
- Strong leadership track record - prior experience in managing teams
- Extensive experience in managing change and transforming a culture to a continuous improvement mindset
- Strong track record of accomplishments
- Solid project management skills and kaizen event experience from initiation through full implementation
- Strong process orientation and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
- Experience with coordinating and optimizing lean tools (visualization, etc.) applications preferred
- Ability to travel 25% - 50%
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ( Wesco ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. #LI-RA1 About the Team At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality of more than 20,000 Wesco employees around the globe. Through our Business Resource Groups, comprehensive benefits plan and our community outreach initiatives, you can be a part of a welcoming work community who provides platforms for your success. Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today! Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.