Value Stream Manager

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POSITION PROFILE
Leads people, implements manufacturing strategy, manages process and performance within a given value stream
Ownership over all operational performance metrics within a given value stream; Safety, Quality, Delivery, Lead-Time, Inventory, and Productivity
Manage area budget and delivers on results
Drives continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities both in strategy, facilitation, leadership, and implementation
Develop and maintain a Value Stream future state to align with overall Operations vision
Implement and lead daily visual management activities at the cell and department level
Attracts and develops the talent within the team, creates succession plans
Leads cross functional team including supervisors, manufacturing engineers, maintenance, vendor planning, and material dispatching
Support the site EHS program/culture and ensure that all associates are engaged and accountable
Develop and ensure that processes support quality standards.
Develop and maintain a communication plan with the department and with each associate
Acts as a member of the Site Leadership Team
Challenge status quo; explore new technologies and innovations
Actively participate in new product development programs
Required Skills
Change agent with a proven continuous improvement track record
Breath of experience qualifying them to lead a multi-functional team
Results oriented through process implementation and problem-solving methodology
Ability to rally the team around a given objective and clearly chart the course
Proven experience with daily visual management
Engaging personality and able to work with all levels of the organization
Comfortably deals with complex problems and can deal with ambiguity
Collaborative personality, delegates appropriately and motivates the team
Deals with conflict, uses sound judgement, and remains approachable and humble
Required Experience
5 years manufacturing operations at a leadership level
Knowledge of ISO 14001/9001 required.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Degree in Technical field or equivalent experience, ideally engineering
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Job Location
East Greenville, Pennsylvania, United States

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