Site Lean Manager

Job Description:

Site Lean Manager

At Pentair, you will work alongside 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 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 pension 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 Lean Manager to join our Enschede team. You will oversee the implementation of Lean business system projects and the development of key systematic measurements.

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 SPQDCC 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
• •Identify and evaluate equipment automation requirements to support Lean implementations
• •Communicate plans, actions, and results to the company (PDCA)
• •Execute company strategy associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment
• •Promote and ensure Lean practices throughout company and external suppliers
• •Facilitate or support in facilitating workshops and Kaizen events
• •Participate in benchmark Enterprise-wide Lean events with sister and external companies

Key Qualifications:

• •B.S in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• •Minimum of 3 years of experience in implementing LEAN Manufacturing principles
• •Full ability to read and communicate in Dutch is a strong preference
• •Excellent communication (written and verbal) within all organization levels

Key Competencies & Capabilities:

• •Advanced knowledge of the Lean tools; Value Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvements and Process End-2-End Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Creating Continuous Flow, Root-Cause Problem Solving in production and office environments.
• •Good analytical skills: 6 Sigma Master Black Belt / Black Belt level with the ability to Project manage would be a plus
• •Demonstrate effective change management skills; Influencing, Communication, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
• •Evidence of effective Coaching / Mentoring, Facilitation, and Presenting
• •Ability to work at all levels of the organization
• •The role is part strategic (50%) and part hands on (50%). He/She must be able to work at both levels

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts on the factory floor, may need to work in an environment where the noise level could be moderate to very loud.

TRAVEL

Must be available to travel to other Pentair Businesses and Lean exchange events if required

Pentair is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent pay practices in line with the EU Pay Directive. For this full-time position working at this location, the indicative annualized base salary range will be from 4.590 - 6550 per month. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position, including experience, training, pertinent education and qualifications, work location, any relevant provisions of applicable collective agreements and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Whilst we include an indicative pay range to provide information for you to consider, more detailed information as to your salary will be provided should an offer be made to you, once the company has a better understanding of your skills, qualifications and experience. Additional components of the overall reward package will also be discussed during the recruitment process and will be confirmed to you, which may include an annual incentive bonus

In the event that there are relevant provisions of a collective agreement applied by Pentair in relation to the position, this will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.