Value Stream Manager

Job Purpose Statement

The Value Stream Manager has broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Implements the Carlstar Operating System to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations. This manager is responsible for managing the plant production KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).

The Value Stream Manager must demonstrate knowledge and expertise in lean and six-sigma manufacturing principles, strategy development and execution, and state-of-the-art manufacturing technology. The position requires excellent focus, high energy and enthusiasm, forward thinking, strong analytical capability, excellent problem solving, the ability to manage change, solid execution and a commitment to help the company meet financial objectives and exceed customer expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ownership of Value Stream KPIs including safety, quality, cost and delivery metrics
• Responsible for Carlstar Operating System implementation and long term manufacturing strategies.
• Work any shift to address production issues, training or team building
• Meets with the Production Manager regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.
• Assist in leading Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off -shift management and order shipments. Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area is compliant with safety requirements.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team member’s tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team.
• Directs and coordinates value stream operations within company policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe value stream.
• Responsible for production goals.
• Fosters a well-trained and motivated team.
• Other duties as assigned.