Value Stream Manager I

About the role

The Value Stream Manager I position is within the Industrial Group, which specializes in developing custom hydraulic and electromechanical precision motion control solutions. Current customers include flight simulation, oil and gas exploration, and custom hydraulic and electro-mechanical solutions. This role is designed for technical career advancement and involves innovating technical solutions to accelerate product platforms into diverse markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Value Stream operations and Value Stream Improvement Plan (VSIP).
• Provide customer support as needed.
• Maintain and/or improve all aspects of operational performance within the value stream including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, etc.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, team problem solving, and a learning organization.
• Implement standard work to improve internal processes to support the needs of the value stream.
• Ensure there is a highly visual management system within the value stream.
• Ensure high visibility to employees by holding regular team meetings, providing coaching, information, ideas, feedback, and encouragement to team leaders, associates, and the site to promote growth and development of the value stream team.
• Plan adequate capacity and resources to achieve operational goals.
• Provide regular performance feedback to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business discipline (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related operations role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external customers
• A proven track record of driving results and improving business performance
• Demonstrated success in leading change, managing ambiguity, and influencing others to achieve successful outcomes
• Demonstrated experience implementing lean production, process improvement tools, Kaizen, LMS, etc.
• Experience providing employees with effective feedback, coaching, and development
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, as well as excellent communication abilities at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated business and technical acumen, with the ability to engage the right organizational resources to resolve customer problems efficiently

Qualifications

• Must have access to U.S. export-controlled information

Skills

• Technical or business discipline background
• Manufacturing operations experience
• Customer relationship building
• Leadership and team management
• Continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective communication and feedback

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401k matching, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

Pay

$105,000.00–$125,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY