Continuous Improvement Manager
Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS), Aiken, South Carolina, United States, 29805
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Continuous Improvement Manager
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Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS) .
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2025
Location: Aiken, SC, 29801
Job Overview Primary Purpose:
Responsible for planning, championing, managing, reporting on and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives in the HUS – Aiken facility.
Major Job Responsibilities
Facilitate and oversee the planning, development and implementation of waste reduction (i.e. LEAN) initiatives through formal Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events.
Drive a LEAN culture through-out the facility – promoting, encouraging, and initiating.
Physically contribute to continuous change by an actual hand‑on approach.
Champion an annual “What’s Next” event for each Aiken Business Unit.
Employ the use of LEAN tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
Develop training materials pertaining to LEAN methodologies (customized where applicable for HPS‑Aiken).
Create and implement a LEAN training regiment for both salaried and hourly associates.
Develop, track and report on metrics measuring the success derived from Kaizen events (Site Kaizen Dashboard).
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
Assist BU Manufacturing Engineers in the inspection and analysis of equipment, processes, and operational procedures to determine opportunities to increase productivity, minimize cost, and/or to enhance product quality.
Attend pertinent industry and/or corporate‑sponsored LEAN training and seminars.
Represent HUS‑Aiken in divisional (HUS) and corporate Continuous Improvement related informational exchanges and gatherings.
Required Qualifications
BS degree, Engineering or similar is strongly preferred.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer prior to CIP experience.
True passion and drive for operational excellence gained via LEAN principles.
Excellent knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and methodologies.
Demonstrated success in leading and executing Kaizen/CIP events across various areas of a manufacturing organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer prior to CIP experience.
Compensation Salary range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Company Overview 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. Founded in 1888, Hubbell’s innovation makes us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
EEO Statement 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.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Oil and Gas
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
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Continuous Improvement Manager
role at
Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS) .
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2025
Location: Aiken, SC, 29801
Job Overview Primary Purpose:
Responsible for planning, championing, managing, reporting on and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives in the HUS – Aiken facility.
Major Job Responsibilities
Facilitate and oversee the planning, development and implementation of waste reduction (i.e. LEAN) initiatives through formal Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Events.
Drive a LEAN culture through-out the facility – promoting, encouraging, and initiating.
Physically contribute to continuous change by an actual hand‑on approach.
Champion an annual “What’s Next” event for each Aiken Business Unit.
Employ the use of LEAN tools and methodologies to drive improvement initiatives.
Develop training materials pertaining to LEAN methodologies (customized where applicable for HPS‑Aiken).
Create and implement a LEAN training regiment for both salaried and hourly associates.
Develop, track and report on metrics measuring the success derived from Kaizen events (Site Kaizen Dashboard).
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for the improvement of existing products and the introduction of new ones.
Assist BU Manufacturing Engineers in the inspection and analysis of equipment, processes, and operational procedures to determine opportunities to increase productivity, minimize cost, and/or to enhance product quality.
Attend pertinent industry and/or corporate‑sponsored LEAN training and seminars.
Represent HUS‑Aiken in divisional (HUS) and corporate Continuous Improvement related informational exchanges and gatherings.
Required Qualifications
BS degree, Engineering or similar is strongly preferred.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer prior to CIP experience.
True passion and drive for operational excellence gained via LEAN principles.
Excellent knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and methodologies.
Demonstrated success in leading and executing Kaizen/CIP events across various areas of a manufacturing organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Manufacturing/Process/Project Engineer prior to CIP experience.
Compensation Salary range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00
Company Overview 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. Founded in 1888, Hubbell’s innovation makes us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
EEO Statement 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.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Oil and Gas
Nearest Major Market: Augusta
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
Job Segment: Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
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