Continuous improvement manager design

Job Summary

The GPMO team mission is to continuously develop and improve our Product Lifecycle Management Processes, which includes New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), and ETO and Design Transfers. The NPDI Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for identifying and leading initiatives that reduce Vertiv’s product development cycle time – the manager will be responsible for defining and driving Operational Excellence in the product development process.

Responsibilities:

• Act on process improvement actions from many sources, including our Operating Model KPIs, Leadership actions, Lessons Learned, lean workshops and Kaizens.
• Use lean principles, identify waste, and continuously improve NPDI processes.
• Document process improvements in Standard Operating Procedures, built into the Operating model, and accompanied by communications and training for process users.
• Support on the job training affected functions for key process steps in the NPDI process. It is anticipated improvements can occur across any of the functions in the development process – not just engineering. Additionally, then manager may engage in assisting PM’s in documenting their critical path, summarizing the critical path norms across the portfolio, comparing the complexity rating of projects to TTM performance, understanding root causes and recommending corrective actions for projects with high Schedule Slip and/or TTM, and helping to drive accountability for Schedule Slip and TTM. This work may will also yield sources of best practice to further incorporate into process updates.
• The role will entail a combination of working closely with Business Unit Project Managers as well as supporting functional team members to define critical path steps, sequencing, and areas for improvement required.
• Work closely with the GPMO team and functions to implement necessary process improvements and actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications in Design for Six Sigma, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies are a plus.
• 10+ years in process development and improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive with minimal supervision required to seek out and implement process improvements.
• Ability to travel internationally and interface with global engineering teams.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% travel domestically and internationally as required, with participation in global meetings outside normal working hours.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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