Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
As the Value Stream Manager, you will lead the charge in creating a work environment that prioritizes the safety of all employees. At the same time, you will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and ensuring the consistent production of high-quality products that are delivered on time to customers within established cost targets.
The VSM reports to the Manufacturing Manager and is responsible for managing the manufacturing process of multiple value streams. The manufacturing manager will have a combination of Value Stream managers and Production coordinators reporting directly to them. They are tasked with effectively utilizing materials, labor, and equipment to meet the business plan while ensuring a safe work environment. The Manufacturing manager oversees the total production of the facility, including safety records, production requirements, defect levels, waste, and work order attainment. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and effective production processes to meet customer demands while staying within established cost targets.
The Value Stream Manager:
- Champions health and safety, environment, and 6S programs
- Coordinates with Engineering and Quality to eliminate waste and improve process capability.
- Uses continuous improvement tools and methodologies to troubleshoot recurring issues and eliminate root-cause process failures.
- Assures availability of all resources necessary to operate the value stream, including adequate labor, technical and maintenance resources, and all other required direct support.
- Coordinates with Production Control and associates to support schedule sequencing and proper schedule attainment.
- Performs other related duties as required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Results-driven with a demonstrated ability to work in a high-performance manufacturing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate, communicate and lead continuous improvement.
- Excellent analytical abilities.
- Solid planning, organization, and administrative skills.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 3-5 Years of leadership experience required.
- Experience managing other managers desired.
- Engineering Degree or equivalent desired.
- Greenbelt certification desired.
- Manufacturing management experience, preferably in a team-based environment a plus.
- Project management experience
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Manufacturing shop floor & office environment
