Lean Trainer
Hubbell
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Posting ID: 1371618200
Oklahoma City, OK
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Job Overview
The Lean Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining effective Lean training programs that strengthen problem-solving capability, standardize best practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role partners with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to identify learning needs, coach Lean behaviors, and ensure employees at all levels understand and apply Lean tools in daily work.
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A Day In The Life
Training & Facilitation
Required
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. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
The Lean Manufacturing Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and sustaining effective Lean training programs that strengthen problem-solving capability, standardize best practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role partners with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to identify learning needs, coach Lean behaviors, and ensure employees at all levels understand and apply Lean tools in daily work.
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A Day In The Life
Training & Facilitation
- Lead new-hire Lean orientation programs.
- Deliver engaging Lean training sessions (classroom, hands-on, and on-the-floor) on topics such as 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving (A3, 8D), Waste Identification, and Flow/Pull systems.
- Adapt training content for various skill levels-from frontline operators to leaders.
- Develop and maintain training materials, job aids, e-learning modules, manuals, and visual work instructions.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and continuously improve content based on feedback and performance metrics.
- Coach teams through Lean improvement activities, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events.
- Support cross-functional CI projects to reduce waste, improve flow, enhance quality, and increase safety.
- Partner with supervisors and managers to reinforce daily Lean practices and problem-solving routines.
- Track training participation, competency assessments, and application of Lean tools in operations.
- Provide regular reports and recommendations to leadership on training effectiveness and cultural adoption.
- Promote a Lean culture rooted in respect for people, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
- Serve as a change agent who inspires engagement, builds capability, and strengthens ownership of Lean principles.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field-or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
- Strong understanding of Lean principles, methods, and tools.
- Experience facilitating training or leading Kaizen/CI projects.
- Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, practical instruction.
- Lean Certification (Lean Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher).
- Experience in high-volume or regulated manufacturing.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).
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. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.
The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.
We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
Hubbell Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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