Operational Excellence Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a  Operational Excellence Manager to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Reno, NV.

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

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: 

• A minimum of 7 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 certification preferred. 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with 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 to 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 communications 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.  

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment. 

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, abovebenchmark 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 Our Division  

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. We improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that deliver and control power, light and data to customers worldwide. Legrand has been in the building transformation business through electrical switches, wires, cables, controls, and shades, and more recently through audio/video, data centers and lighting. 

Why Join Legrand  

Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.  

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Legrand is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences—including women and underrepresented groups in technical fields—to apply.   
 

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What Will You Do? 

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 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 other available Lean and Six Sigma tools. Formulate and oversee implementation, adoption, and effectiveness of Legrand Way tools. 

• 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. 

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

• Partner 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%. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.