Value Stream Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Always promotes a safe working environment.
• Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company.
• Training and development of VS team members.
• Ability to create effective teams and develop next level talent.
• Communicates professionally with appropriate team members and leadership to understand schedule priorities and react accordingly.
• Works with Maintenance team to accommodate routine and annual maintenance activities.
• Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and works to implement them with support from the Assistant Plant Manager and Operations Director.
• Focused on ongoing process improvement.
• Manages collection and reporting of production data, KPI’s etc. to support routine dashboards and special reports as required by the Assistant Plant Manager and/or Operations Director.
• Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions.

Qualifications

• Required Skills & Experience:
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient with MS Office suite.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Creative problem solver.
  • Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
  • 5+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication.
  • Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
  • Ability to effectively lead and manage in a fast-paced environment.
  • Welding, and fabrication knowledge and process preferred.
  • Leverage Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred.