Lean Technician

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Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location: Youngsville, NC, US, 27596

Company: Southwire Company LLC

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. Weare proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Youngsville, NC

Shift: 7AM-3PM

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $29.00

Job Description

Job Summary/Objective:

Provides support and guidance for all Youngsville facility Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts. Has a basic understanding of LEAN methodologies and a continuous improvement mindset. Through words and behaviors, emulates those philosophies to help build a LEAN culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and facilitate Lean projects throughout the facility. This could include assembling new tools/equipment, moving tools/equipment, preventative maintenance & light repairs to tools/equipment.

• Drive LEAN improvements in the facility to reduce costs, save time, improve EHSQ, increase efficiency, and eliminate waste. Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving methodology and principles within the area to improve operational performance.

• Participate on Kaizen events. Help establish current state, problem statements, and potential solutions

• Assist in baseline process improvements. Report to leadership on improvements and improvement opportunities.

• Promote a Culture of Zero by continuously monitoring safety rules and requirements (i.e. dress code/PPE/reporting requirements/machine guarding). Support the Site/Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety goals, objectives and values.

• Assist with development of safe work procedures and/or job hazard analyses. Participate in safety. initiatives

• Support the Site/Corporate Quality and Scrap Reduction goals, objectives and values. Support and drive scrap reduction techniques to assigned equipment/area.

• Communicate and educate employees in work area on product specification and benchmarks. Assist employees with required quality checks, sample testing or review and required calculations.

• Support the overall performance of the area to ensure that production activities occur as scheduled within the plan. Promote processes and standards within the assigned area.

• Maintain close liaison with plant leaders to ensure minimum downtime and waste and ensure effective utilization of staff throughout assigned area

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• High Diploma or GED

• Minimum 3 years of experience in lean manufacturing.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)

• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

• Long & Short-Term Disability

• Supplemental Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities

• Parental Leave

• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh

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