Value Stream Manager

Position Summary :

The Value Stream Manager is the business owner of a specific product line including the strategy and execution of performance in providing a safe, quality product to the customer. The role is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating of all activities in a designated manufacturing area to optimize manufacturing goals and objectives of throughput, inventory, and operating expense.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Ensure the safety and well-being of employees in their designated area and throughout the facility.
• Full ownership of business metrics for designated product line or manufacturing area.
• Control volume, cost, quality, and structure to support customer needs through coordination with other departments / functions to quickly respond while establishing a rhythm of manufacturing.
• Coordinating with other leaders and Production to optimize scheduling, skills, staffing coverage, schedule adherence, quality, and reduction in lead times.
• Collaboration with Marketing and Sales on market trends, customer requirements, product mix changes, customer visits, and standards committees to ensure on-time delivery of products.
• Driving continuous improvement processes and projects through Lean events, Gemba walks, automation initiatives, and outsourcing opportunities where appropriate.
• Coordinating new product development projects by identifying opportunities in our product offerings, project justification, interface with Marketing and technical groups to grow market share.
• Convert sales forecast into manufacturing volume estimates, and justify capital required for new capabilities and capacity.
• Develop and educate team members with greater knowledge, skills and abilities providing flexibility on the team and within production.
• Utilize automation and metrics to drive efficiencies with a focus on current and future customer needs while exceeding goals.
• Leading cross functional team to identify and execute improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and governmental agencies' regulations.
• Perform other related duties and projects as required by the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience Requirements :

Additional Qualifications, Certifications and / or Licenses :

Project Management Certification and 6 Sigma certification preferred

General Expectations :