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Lean Leader

Swagelok


Job Location:

Willoughby Hills, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shift:1st shift

City:Willoughby Hills

Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA

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 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 skillsyoull 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.


Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope youll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

As a key member of the lean enterprise team this positionis responsible forleading strategically aligned organizational-level change while training and mentoring Lean Subject Matter Experts responsible for leading value-added departmental and local change.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 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 andselectionof improvement projects.

  • Lead large breakthrough and/ormedium sizeimprovement projects according to the appropriatemethodology.

  • 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.

  • Estimate track andmaintainbudgets.

  • Assure thedeliveryof 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 theselectionand development of Lean Subject Matter Experts.

  • Train Lean Subject Matter Experts on theappropriate methodologiesin the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System.

  • Mentor Lean Subject Matter Experts as theyleadmedium size and incremental improvement projects.

  • Evaluate Lean Subject Matter Experts understanding and application of the Swagelok Continuous Improvement System andreport back to theirsupervisor

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education:BS degreein technical discipline or equivalentworkexperience.

Experience:7years of experience in a technical abilities in leadership including evaluating encouraging motivating discipliningregardingothers

Skills/Knowledge:Use ofadvanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and as a leader within the organization.Demonstrates the ability to complete major and complex projects.Advanced problem solving and significantdecision-makingabilities.Strong project management/product development skills.Excellent oral and written communication.Excellent computer and typical office software skills

Preferred:

Education:Engineering 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.

To apply:

1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be 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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