Value Stream Manager

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Value Stream Manager coordinates the production activities of manufacturing products to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. This includes planning, managing and reviewing production operations to achieve output and quality objectives, monitoring expenditures and forecasting resource inputs.

This role will often use Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure the manufacturing of products have keen focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, and will motivate others to action in order to accomplish multiple objectives with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high morale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost.
• Maintain active communication with department leaders in sales, engineering, quality, maintenance, and shipping.
• Monitor the value stream ofproducts and analyze the inbound and outbound logistics of parts and finished products.
• Lead events using Lean / Six Sigma methods to increase productivity.
• Review daily production schedule and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
• Ensure work produced is performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Responsible for the oversight of the supply chain function in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and team
• Supervise and coach a team of 6

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Oracle operating systems
• Machine and/or fabrication experience
• Working knowledge of Lean systems and tools
• Strong leadership

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / business
• 5+ years of experience in supervisory role preferably in manufacturing environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Listen and communicate with union and office employees

REASONING ABILITY:

Must be able to draw conclusions and make fair judgment on employee issues

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be able to work within the ISO 9001 work instructions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sit, stand, walk, talk, write, lift, work with hands

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office and shop floor

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