Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is the leading manufacturer of critical products for electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. With a history of private ownership dating back to 1986, MPS now has a revenue of 700+ million (USD) and a workforce of over 1,400 people worldwide. Known for quality, responsiveness, and safety, MPS is heavily focused on vertical integration of their products, with 5 North American production facilities, and is continually investing in their manufacturing.

Job Summary
Directs the continuous improvement strategies in a manufacturing setting.
Job Duties

• Advises management in developing processes, policies and procedures to further the organization's continuous improvement initiative
• Leads and directs the work of other employees
• Responsible and accountable for the planning and execution of impactful process changes meant to result in cost or waste reduction, productivity improvement, customer satisfaction and profitability increases
• Facilitate Kaizen events to identify and implement process changes
• Lead and foster the continuous improvement roadmap for the manufacturing team
• Leverage continuous improvement tools to drive continued operational improvements and ensure the engagement of the team through strong communication and clear direction
• Lead and manage individual project teams and deployment plans across various functional levels in all plants
• Maintain partnerships with business units after projects transition to operational procedures; ensure solutions are maintained by the process owners; implement health checks to ensure the work processes consistently and effectively deliver business results
• Continuously improve the company’s internal efficiency and effectiveness standard by identifying opportunities, coaching improvement events and supporting the company’s objectives
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Has extensive experience with the concepts and principles of one or more related fields or departments
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management and termination
• Contribute to strategic planning, direction and goal setting for the department or function in collaboration with senior management
• Establish departmental policies, practices and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of experience, including some prior management experience

Competencies/ Skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Management skills
• Problem management
• Judgement
• Detail oriented
• Attentiveness
• Project management skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

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