Value Stream Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all value stream related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Drive Southwire Culture of Zero within the manufacturing/distribution environments
• Co-leads recordable or significant case investigations including root-cause and corrective actions
• Ensure policies and processes are deployed uniformly throughout the value stream
• Actively leads the Southwire DHP (DAILY HUDDLE PROCESS) process and can share information related to value stream as needed
• Lead problem solving events and follow-up with corrective actions for completion
• Create a standard for value stream process and ensure entire team are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain the objectives
• Develop a highly motivated and committed workforce with emphasis on the development of skills needed to accomplish safety, quality, on-time delivery, and product cost goals

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
• 1–3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
• Leverage Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business strongly preferred)
• 1–3+ years of leadership experience in a management capacity
• Leverage Lean manufacturing certification (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives

Spans of Control

Reports to: Site Leader / Plant Manager
Direct Reports: Typically 5–10 direct reports (e.g., Supervisors, leads, or functional leaders)
Total Team Size: May indirectly support larger production teams within value streamScope: Single site or value stream within a plant environment

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout production areas
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
Requires visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
Exposure to: Noise, Temperature variations (heat/cold), Industrial equipment and materials
May require flexible hours, including extended hours, weekends, or holidays depending on production demands

Equipment

• Standard office equipment (computer, phone, Microsoft Office tools)
• Manufacturing and production equipment within assigned value stream
• Systems/tools such as: ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Advaris)
• Lean tools (value stream maps, data tracking systems)

Competencies

• Attracts Top Talent
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Decision
• Quality
• Drives Results
• Financial Acumen

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More