Position Description

　　At a Glance

　　Legrand has an exciting opportunity for anOperational Excellence Managerto join the Data Power & Control Division inReno, NV.

　　Reporting to the Director of Operations Engineering, this position is responsible for the global deployment of operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives and policies in Reno, Mexico, and Taiwan to support PAC’s Operational strategy and annual goals. This position is tasked with identifying opportunities across the business, driving change, and developing plans to assist with the achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Capex, and Working Capital targets.

　　Main Job Duties:

　　Establish and communicate the vision for utilizing lean principles and a continuous improvement culture to drive operational excellence throughout the organization. Work with the various sites to plan and execute short-term and long-term operational goals using lean tools and processes.

　　Train and mentor business process owners, plant managers, and site leaders in the concepts of CI and the other lean and Six Sigma tools available. Formulate and oversee the implementation, adoption, and effectiveness of Legrand Way tools.

　　Manages and tracks all aspects of CSR activities related to Water Intensity, Energy Consumption, Landfill Diversion rate, and TCO2 reduction.

　　Assist in developing a CI roadmap and driving lean manufacturing philosophy throughout the organization. Improve the “Visual Factory” at various sites by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for “Standard Work”.

　　Collaborate with plant managers and other functions to manage the annual operating budget for the OPEX group, including productivity savings and capital expenditures.

　　Identify and facilitate projects and meetings to drive desired outcomes. Lead project meetings and ensure an open flow of communication and information across the organization.

　　Partner with Quality to establish tools and methodologies for addressing production/customer/quality issues.

　　Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Value Stream/Production Manager to optimize and align manufacturing data accuracy across the organization.

　　Team up with plant personnel in identifying improvements in equipment, processes, or technologies to assure satisfactory process capability and achieve cost improvements.

　　Travel will be required to international locations, up to 30%.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in a science, engineering, math, business, or other technical-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt certification preferred.

　　Experience:

　　Seven to Ten years or more supporting Lean/CI activities in an industrial manufacturing & assembly or customer service environment are required.

　　A minimum of three to five years leading kaizens and training teams on lean principles & tools is a requirement preferably in a multi-site operation. Additional experience accepted over Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

　　Must have a proven “Lean”/Six Sigma success track record with progressive manufacturing/support organizations.

　　Experience in developing and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

　　Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

　　Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

　　Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

　　Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate others, achieve results, and accomplish overall business objectives.

　　Must possess excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills, including demonstrated ability to develop and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control several projects at various stages of work.

　　Must possess strong lean knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions. Must have demonstrated statistical analysis capabilities.

　　Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be a strong facilitator and effective listener, able to maintain focus, extract necessary information, and validate understanding of the information.

　　Able to create effective reports, presentations, and business correspondence and be comfortable presenting such to senior Legrand leadership and key customers.

　　Company Info

　　About Legrand

　　Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

　　About Legrand North and Central America

　　Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

　　About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

　　The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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　　LocationUS-NV-Reno

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