The Value Stream Supervisor (VSS) is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations on the production floor in their assigned value stream in support of TSS Denver's Vision-Mission-Values (VMV). The VSS is responsible for ensuring Safety comes first, Quality second, and addressing production issues in a timely manner with a continuous improvement approach to ensure delivery and productivity targets are met.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Learns and maintains an in-depth understanding of all production processes in their particular assigned value stream and regularly audits compliance to standard work instructions.
- Manages Group Lead activities; requires identifying the appropriate indicators to measure cell performance as a part of the overall value stream. Sets targets, verifies results and supports the Group Leads in identifying and implementing countermeasures.
- Manages Team members to provide priorities for required activities; includes execution of training plans, implementation of improvement activities and running tests on new product and tools.
- Identifies continuous improvement ideas to prioritize and drive improvement efforts in paperwork flow, inventory accuracy, standard work, 6S efforts, and quality control.
- Ensure on-time delivery standards are met.
- Manages production Leads to sustain change in areas such as safety, quality, and 5S standardization, adhering to standards, and encouraging initiative to improve all processes.
- Identifies and works to eliminate non-value added steps in various areas of the production process
- Works daily with all departments to ensure proper execution of the workflow and avoid communication breakdowns; jumps in to resolve the situations as needed.
- Participates in all levels of recruitment and disciplinary actions of their staff.
- Conducts annual performance reviews for all staff members.
- Demonstrates understanding, support and consistent application of our Vision, Mission and Core Values
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and ExperienceThis position requires a Bachelor's degree preferably with an emphasis in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. This position should have at least 1 year supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbal; must be able to effectively collaborate to drive cultural change.
- Strong leadership, mentoring and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively train all levels of employees.
- Must have a high level of attention to detail, the ability to multitask and excellent problem solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of 5S lean tools (such as 7 Wastes, 5 Why's, Daily Management, Flow, Pull, SOP's, Visual Management, Kaizen, SMED and Standard work) and taking a continuous improvement approach.
- Knowledge of materials and material requirements is helpful.
- Mechanical aptitude including CNC skills is helpful.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- ERP experience a plus
- Ability to promote continuous change priorities while achieving desired results.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve set goals on time and within budgetary constraints.
Work Environment/Physical Demands/Equipment UsedThis position is located in a manufacturing facility which requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, squatting, twisting, and bending. This position requires approximately 80% of time spent on the production floor and 20 % in a general office environment. Requires lifting up to 50 lbs.
Health and Safety - PPE Requirements- Safety Glasses to be worn at all times when on the production floor
- Safety Shoes to be worn at all times when on the production floor
- Must wear appropriate PPE for all work activities performed; varies based work
Salary $89,000-105,000 annually based on experience
