Production Manager - Leeds, AL at Hubbell Incorporated in Leeds, Alabama

Job Description:

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Posting Address

8100 Churchill Avenue

Leeds, Alabama 35094

Position Overview

Responsible for all aspects of the production operation: personnel, safety, cost, productivity, and on-time delivery to customers for the assigned operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working environment consistent with OSHA and Hubbell Corporate requirements.


• Originate and measure key indicators for the assigned operation (safety, quality, delivery, cost).


• Coordinate overall manufacturing operations including;


• Work closely with Production Control and Quality to complete orders on-time.


• Assist in development of cost saving measures through improvement processes (LEAN, KAIZEN, etc).


• Support inventory goals; assist in controlling obsolete and excess inventory.


• Drive accountability for critical measures of safety, quality, delivery, and production


• Maintain positive employee relations in a union environment. .


• Drive accountability of Production Leadership and Hourly workforce

Skills and Experience

• BS degree in engineering or business required


• 7-10 years Manufacturing leadership experience


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing


• Excellent problem solving skills, communication and training skills.


• Strong SAP skills

Education

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.