What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manager position at Pentair?

Job Description

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 10,500 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, a generous 401(k) and ESPP to help you save for retirement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Site Lean Manager to join our Ashland, OH team. You will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and the development of key systematic measurements.

This position is onsite in Ashland, OH. Relocation Assistance Available

You Will

Align with the Enterprise team to ensure consistency of approach and adoption.
Organize, plan, and deliver effective team training based on the Lean principles, methodologies, and concepts throughout the whole organization using the Standard Pentair training collateral.
Create Value stream Maps; Current, future, and ideal states to assess operational current condition, inclusive of the identification of the eight types of waste as well as targeting future state delivery and sustainment year over year.
Define measurable SQDCCP goals and objectives for Lean activities with associated execution deliverables.
Build and facilitate multidisciplinary short and long-term Lean activities.
Implement and follow up Lean improvements, including the sustainment of results.
Execute company strategy (Hoshin Kanri) associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment.

Key Qualifications

B.S in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles in a dedicated Lean role while working in a manufacturing environment, inclusive of; Experience working with the TPS / DBS principles and Managerial experience
Must have advanced knowledge of the Lean tools; Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving
Good analytical skills: 6 Sigma Master Black Belt / Black Belt level with the ability to Project manage would be advantageous.
Demonstrate effective change management skills; Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
Evidence of effective Coaching / Mentoring, Facilitation, and Presenting

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Diversity And Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by: