Job Summary

Job Summary/Objective:
The Value Stream Manager is a leadership role that will be primarily focused on ensuring a safe work environment for all team members, while maintaining continuous operational execution and production of quality products that are delivered on-time to customers within established cost targets.
The Value Stream Manager will focus on eliminating waste developed in the value stream process, identifying business growth opportunities, understand the importance of customer value created by the company, maximize capacity to grow sales and driving lean continuous improvement.
Strategically focused and leading/driving team members in Kaizen events, problem solving activities, owning the value stream.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage all value stream related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) (SQDCI)
• Drive Southwire Culture of Zero within the manufacturing/distribution environments by demonstrating Safe and Quality conscious work habits and ensuring that all team members are following our Culture of Zero policies for Safety and Quality.
• Co-leads recordable or significant case investigations including root-cause and corrective actions.
• Responsible for ensuring the execution of findings of accident investigations and safety alerts within their value stream.
• Ensure policies and processes are deployed uniformly throughout the value stream
• Actively leads the Southwire DHP (DAILY HUDDLE PROCESS) process and can share information related to value stream as needed.
• Lead problem solving events and follow-up with corrective actions for completion.
• Create a standard for value stream process and ensure entire team are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain the objectives.
• Drives Team Member engagement within value stream
• Develop a highly motivated and committed workforce with emphasis on the development of skills needed to accomplish safety, quality, on-time delivery, and product cost goals.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
• 1-3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
• Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
• 1-3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
• Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives

Spans of Control

• Reports to: Site Leader / Plant Manager
• Direct Reports: Typically 5-10 direct reports (e.g., Supervisors, leads, or functional leaders)
• Total Team Size: May indirectly support larger production teams within value stream
• Scope: Single site or value stream within a plant environment

Travel

• Minimal to moderate travel required (primarily domestic)
• Travel may include cross-plant collaboration, training, or events

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout production areas
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Requires visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Exposure to:
• Noise
• Temperature variations (heat/cold)
• Industrial equipment and materials
• May require flexible hours, including extended hours, weekends, or holidays depending on production demands

Equipment

• Standard office equipment (computer, phone, Microsoft Office tools)
• Manufacturing and production equipment within assigned value stream
• Systems/tools such as:
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Advaris)
• Lean tools (value stream maps, data tracking systems)

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Decision Quality
Drives Results
Financial Acumen
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More