.Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!Job DescriptionReporting to the Manager, Lean/CI Manufacturing Operations, the Lean/CI Business Partner is responsible for Lean and Continuous Improvement in assigned plant. This includes operating models and mechanisms (metrics/performance). The Lean/CI Business Partner will tightly align with Manufacturing Operations leadership and co-own the plant's gross and net productivity targets. The position is accountable for advancing a culture of continuous improvement, with an initial focus on plant-centric improvements (i.E. direct/indirect labor productivity, variances, material shrinkage, uptime/OEE, yield/scrap, lead time, external warehouse spend, freight/transportation, insource/outsource, etc.), and delivery of actual impact to ledger and improved financial performance.Responsibilities include:Developing and implementing lean/continuous improvement strategy and roadmap to drive standardized processes in manufacturing efficiency and productivity.Executing strategic plans focusing on Lean foundational areas:Hoshin Planning & ExecutionLeadership Gemba WalksLean Training (Salaried)A3 Root Cause Problem SolvingSuggestion System5 S ProgramMetrics that MatterMOR PerformanceProcess MappingKaizen EventsIdentifying improvement opportunities and establishing quantifiable improvement targets in productivity, material consumption, other operation expenses, quality, safety, space utilization, and inventory reduction.Creating and implementing best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, and processes.Ensuring the application of Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints and/or Agile thinking that best aligns with the objectives, priorities, and capabilities of the Manufacturing Operations.Develop and build relationships across the matrix organization, leading change by influence and collaboration rather than by authority and control.Coach and Mentor productivity leaders in adopting lean initiatives.Drive a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for safety, cost, quality, and responsiveness.Engage in digital initiatives to help bring business and technology together (Connected Enterprise) to deliver more value to the organization and our customers