Continuous Improvement Manager (Design Transfer / ETO)

Npdi Continuous Improvement Manager

The GPMO team mission is to continuously develop and improve our Product Lifecycle Management Processes, which includes New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI), and ETO and Design Transfers. The NPDI Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for identifying and leading initiatives that reduce Vertiv's product development cycle time - the manager will be responsible for defining and driving Operational Excellence in the product development process.

Responsibilities :

• Act on process improvement actions from many sources, including our Operating Model KPIs, Leadership actions, Lessons Learned, lean workshops and Kaizens.
• Use lean principles, identify waste, and continuously improve NPDI processes.
• Document process improvements in Standard Operating Procedures, built into the Operating model, and accompanied by communications and training for process users.
• Support on the job training affected functions for key process steps in the NPDI process.
• The role will entail a combination of working closely with Business Unit Project Managers as well as supporting functional team members to define critical path steps, sequencing, and areas for improvement required.
• Work closely with the GPMO team and functions to implement necessary process improvements and actions.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred).

Certifications in Design for Six Sigma, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies are a plus.

10+ years in process development and improvement.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to process improvement.

Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Self-motivated and proactive with minimal supervision required to seek out and implement process improvements.

Ability to travel internationally and interface with global engineering teams.

Travel Requirements :

10% travel domestically and internationally as required, with participation in global meetings outside normal working hours.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES :

Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

High-Performance Culture

Innovation

Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS :

Own It

Act With Urgency

Foster a Customer-First Mindset

Think Big and Execute

Lead by Example

Drive Continuous Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

About Vertiv

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technology that powers and cools data centers, telecommunications networks, and commercial buildings worldwide.