Value Stream Manager Job

Description

• Develop and manage an effective communication process for the value stream which includes regular dialog with maintenance and other value stream teams.
• Actively participate in and be an advocate for the Plant Safety Process; ensure safe work practices and behaviors in assigned areas; meet environmental and safety standards in accordance with plant policies, corporate requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Drive Site Assessment and Employee Engagement goals in assigned areas.
• Interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ensure adequate recordkeeping and reporting for all production systems.
• Provide training and ensure competence of plant personnel who make product quality decisions; assist with troubleshooting and corrective actions; provide recommendations relative to disposition of material.
• Continually assess and provide feedback on performance of direct reports and value stream team associates.
• Serve as active member of the Plant Leadership team, partnering with other managers to discuss and resolve non-routine issues and challenges.
• Own Lean/Process Improvement for assigned areas; Participate in Lean/process improvement events and support output of these events.
• Lead quality assurance activities; implement quality systems and infrastructure to improve claims performance, overall product and packaging quality and detection of defects.
• Promote positive employee relations by frequently interacting with associates to discuss and assist with problems or complaints; encourage direct reports and value stream leaders to establish and maintain similar work relationships.
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Develop, implement, sustain and audit robust quality management systems to ensure key product quality measures are achieved through controlled and predictable manufacturing processes.
• Provide effective leadership and project management for specific projects, initiatives and business processes needed to drive performance.
• Provide leadership to your assigned areas; manage direct reports and associates to achieve production targets and key metrics; help resolve non-routine problems.
• Support overall R&D and NPD efforts at Hilliard; provide clear leadership and encouragement for those efforts that are directed at new product development, both within the plant and with Lancaster-based support teams.
• Provide urgent response to value stream operational issues 24/7 which include major downtime, quality, safety and environmental incidents including case management.
• Actively engage in plant strategic and operating plans to ensure environmental and safety compliance while improving overall operating results.
• Promote continuous learning and skill improvement; develop current and future value stream leaders; ensure all members of the value stream team operate at the right level of work.
• Promote and sustain excellence in gemba and housekeeping standards by using tools such as 5S and area audits and leading regular gemba walks with team leaders and other salary production associates in assigned areas.
• Direct influence on plant performance with ownership over safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Work with equipment and raw material suppliers to improve product performance, reduce costs and identify new technologies or methods.
• Drive continuous improvement, product development, lead time reduction and waste reduction through plant value stream teams using appropriate PI tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, and designed experiments/tests.
• Develop departmental goals and strategies consistent with Plant, Corporate and operational goals; provide leadership for the planning process to meet these goals.
• Recommend and manage implementation of new process improvement projects and new raw materials related to safety enhancements, plant reliability and cost reductions.
• Continually reinforce the MDP concept with value stream leaders and associates; promote utilization of MDP tools (such as standard work, Gemba, and safety audits, etc.).
• Ensure timely and fair resolution of complaint handling and claims processes in collaboration with the Quality group.
• Ensure compliance with the change management process to ensure that critical-to-customer product attributes are maintained or improved upon.
• Determine overall staffing requirements necessary to meet production schedules; interview applicants for open positions; assist in selecting qualified employees; ensure proper job training.
• Establish effective product and process standards and specifications to achieve conformance to customer requirements.
• Identify best practices through data analysis and standardize those practices by developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Standard Work within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
• 5+ years of demonstrated supervisory and/or operations experience in an industrial production environment
• Ability to understand and use various computer software programs
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Effective writing and data organization skills
• 3+ years of operations management experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead a large organization spread over a complex production operation
• Demonstration of process improvement skills. Ideally, candidate would have proven Lean and 6-sigma skills and be able to effectively apply methods and tools
• Basic understanding of maintenance systems including, PM, Pd/M technologies including and planning of work
• Ability to interact with colleagues at various levels of management
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Demonstrate ability to use data from multiple sources to quickly solve complex operational problems
• Demonstration of presentation, facilitation and meeting management skills
• Computer proficiency in, Excel, Word, and Power Point with basic skills in SAP and Minitab

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Collaborative leadership role with growth potential, serving as a key member of the Plant Leadership Team

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance