Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, NC. This position reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager, implement/utilize/manage “Lean” and Continuous Improvement principles/projects in manufacturing and administrative environments to improve productivity, quality and to meet or exceed cost objectives.

What Will You Do?

• Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and target “Lean” events to support department/plant goals.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events.
• Work with manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, capacity and flexibility across all departments.
• Support/Improve the “Visual Factory” in departments by incorporating management dashboards and visual indicators for “Standard Work”.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for new and modified products.
• Establish & maintain manufacturing information including labor standards, routings, SWIs (as needed) and BOM corrections.
• Manage new product launches at Concord including schedules, expenditures, and reporting.
• Train various Legrand personnel on various lean tools and processes.
• Manage and mentor in Concord’s “Supervisor-in-training” program.
• Assist in developing work content for and mentoring our OLDPs.
• Promote a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Technical Field or Systems Engineering Preferred)

Experience:

• Three (3) years or more supporting “Lean”/CI activities in a complex Manufacturing environment
• Facilitation in a “Lean”/CI Environment

Preferred Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills applicable to all levels of the organization
• Possess good leadership qualities
• Good experience with Microsoft Office – (Word, Excel, PPT, Access)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize activities
• Self-starter
• Basic ACAD or equiv. skills needed
• Possess lean knowledge and skills
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends to establish proactive corrective actions applicable to the situation

Travel – Two to three times a year.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit

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