Shift: 1st shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
Position Summary:
As a key member of the lean enterprise team, this position is responsible for leading strategically aligned, organizational-level change while training and mentoring Lean Subject Matter Experts responsible for leading value-added departmental and local change.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Participate in the development, deployment, and use of the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System including all lean, variation reduction, project management, and change catalyst tools.
• Participate in the assessment, prioritization, and selection of improvement projects.
• Lead large breakthrough and/or medium size improvement projects according to the appropriate methodology.
• Create program / project contracts.
• Create the project value measurement (PVM) contract where applicable.
• Participate in the selection and development of project resources.
• Develop timelines and track progress.
• Estimate, track, and maintain budgets.
• Assure the delivery of all project deliverables.
• Ensures that all company and regulatory requirements are met.
• Coordinate corporate level phase reviews.
• Transition project and project value measurement to the line of business.
• Train and mentor Lean Subject Matter Experts in the application of the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System on medium size and incremental improvement projects.
• Participate in the selection and development of Lean Subject Matter Experts.
• Train Lean Subject Matter Experts on the appropriate methodologies in the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System.
• Mentor Lean Subject Matter Experts as they lead medium size and incremental improvement projects.
• Evaluate Lean Subject Matter Experts understanding and application of the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System and report back to their supervisor
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required:
Education: BS degree in technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
Experience: 3-5 minimum years of experience in a technical field. Proven abilities in leadership including evaluating, encouraging, motivating, disciplining, regarding others
Skills/Knowledge: Use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines. Recognized as a leader within the organization. Demonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projects. Advanced problem solving and significant decision-making abilities. Strong project management/product development skills. Excellent oral and written communication. Excellent computer and typical office software skills
Preferred:
Education: Engineering degree. Master’s degree or equivalent
Critical Competencies:
• Self-Awareness: Emotional Self-Awareness, Emotional Self-Control
• Self-management: Self Confidence, Adaptability, Achievement
• Social Awareness: Empathy, Organizational Awareness, Service
• Relationship Awareness: Influence, Developing Others, Change Catalyst, Teamwork and Collaboration
Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
1. Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law
Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law.
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.