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Lean Manufacturing Specialist- Archdale, NC

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Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Archdale, NC, US, 27263

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for implementing and sustaining Kaizen throughout the Archdale plant and focusing the facility on and becoming a world class Lean manufacturing operation with a high involvement culture. This includes training employees on Lean tools, planning and coordination/leading of Kaizen events, monitoring performance vs. improvement targets, sustaining changes made during events, and execution of continuous improvement projects.       

 

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by: 

  • Prioritize, coordinate, and plan all Kaizen activities, including events/teams.
  • Follow-up on Kaizen events to ensure 30-day and Parking Lot follow-up items are completed
  • Monitor and report on 90-day sustainment of Kaizen event improvements.
  • Train employees on the Principles of Lean Manufacturing and other Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement techniques.
  • Perform the role of Facilitator, Team Leader or Team Member on Kaizen events, and facilitate event training on the first day of events.
  • Contribute to and promote Continuous Improvement/Kaizen activities throughout the plant.
  • Actively pursue avenues for reducing waste.
  • Implement and monitor sustainable visual management programs departmentally; including 5S, schedule consistency, and other shop floor reporting.
  • Promptly communicate to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager any issues that may act as impediments to the success of the continuous improvement culture.
  • Support Plant-wide Safety initiatives. 

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required

  • 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean tool experience
  • Self-motivated and upbeat, with ability to lead teams
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent prioritization skills and ability to work independently
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in computer operation (Excel, Word etc.)

Preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent
    • Green / Black Belt in LEAN Six Sigma
    • Prior Kaizen team leadership experience

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

 

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

 

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

 

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

 

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.

 


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