Location: Providence, RI
Company: Hasbro
and we believe the best is yet to come. It is truly a unique and exciting time to join Hasbro. We are one year into our Supply Chain Transformation and are building our Industrial Engineering capabilities to further drive focus on productivity, value creation, and eliminating waste.
The Strategy Director of Industrial Engineering will lead the development of our global strategy including Lean methodology and Design to Value ensuring we have a multi-year productivity pipeline. This role will serve as a key change agent to advocate, model, and promote a continuous improvement culture, through the leading and executing of key Operational Excellence projects. This role will partner with the
Operations Director of Industrial Engineering to ensure we deploy internal capabilities in the most efficient ways to drive value and support corporate objectives.
This role can be based in RI or remote in the U. S. A day in the life of an Industrial Engineer Director: Responsible for creating and communicating the strategy for the lean transformation within Supply Chain organization and with internal stakeholders. Create and deliver practical, hands-on training in Lean methodology and tools to eliminate waste in manufacturing and design functions. Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to integrate Lean principles into the supply chain and ensure a holistic approach to operational
improvement. Lead, mentor, and guide cross-functional teams to implement Lean methodologies, tools, and practices to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to establish Lean goals, KPIs, and performance metrics, and regularly report progress and results. What you’ll bring: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Extensive experience (8+ years) in Lean process improvement, preferably within a global manufacturing, consumer goods environment. Thorough understanding and execution of lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving.
Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events within a manufacturing environment, as well as having participated in numerous other Kaizen events preferably in manufacturing/operations, logistics and office areas. Business acumen and working knowledge of financial measurements and goals in the Lean enterprise. Demonstrated success in leading, developing, implementing, and or improving a Lean enterprise or an Operational Excellence organization/team.
Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills. Excellent communication and facilitation skills to lead and support empowered employees in a team environment. Executive presence and presentation skills to effectively share the strategy, progress, and successes across the organization. Fluent in English required. Multi-linguals skills preferred. Hasbro’s world-class brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position, location, local legal requirements and years with the company.
Here’s a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Half-day Fridays year round, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Team Hasbro Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Toy Discounts and more! Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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