Lean Enterprise Team Member

Engineering, Continuous Improvement & Quality
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 over 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.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
As a key member of the lean enterprise team, this position leading strategically aligned, organizational-level change while training and mentoring Lean Subject Matter Experts responsible for leading value-added departmental and local change.
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.

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

: BS degree in technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
: 7+ years of experience in a technical field. Proven abilities in leadership including evaluating, encouraging, motivating, disciplining, regarding others
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 organizationDemonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projectsAdvanced problem solving and significant decision-making abilitiesStrong project management/product development skillsExcellent oral and written communicationExcellent computer and typical office software skills
: Engineering degree. Master’s degree or equivalent

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements

Working conditions associated with normal office environment.
Ability to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computer, telephone, copier, printer, etc.).
Ability to effectively communicate in both small and large groups and settings.
Ability to traverse between multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania as needed.
Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required.
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 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.

• Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
• Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to e Connected. e Valued. e You.
Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy-related medical conditions, 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.
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