Value Stream Manager
Value Stream Manager
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Job Description
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming manufacturing processes and building high-performance teams Were looking for an experienced Value Stream Manager (VS Manager) to take charge of our production assembly and machining operations with a strong focus on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Ready to lead our value stream to new heights Apply now and help us build a safer more efficient and more innovative future!
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design manufacture and distribution of functional hardware office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers specialty distributors hardware chains and major home centers.
Whats In It For You
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Sales Incentive Plan
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What Will You Get To Do:
- Lead cross-functional teams across operations engineering quality maintenance and materials in a matrixed organization
- Drive daily management systems Daily Management for safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC) performance
- Implement and continuously improve standard work visual management takt time adherence and flow
- Manage staffing production planning and overtime to meet takt and customer demand
- Lead daily tier meetings and performance reviews; escalate constraints and initiate corrective actions
- Develop and execute value stream plans aligned with plant KPIs and strategic goals
- Champion Lean tools which include value stream mapping kaizen A3 problem-solving Kanban SMED and 5S
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE first-pass yield lead time inventory turns and on-time delivery
- Maintain conformance with company rules and regulations
- Aligns with the Safety Manager to provide a safe work environment and ensure compliance with city state and federal regulations regarding environmental OSHA and workers compensation
- Ensure adherence to run rates
- Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws
- Coaches and develops other to ensure organizational success; identifies talent and provides opp
What Will You Bring:
- Work Experience: 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience including team leadership with demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and driving process improvements while implementing lean manufacturing activities within an organization
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Manufacturing or Business Operations
- Certifications: Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt
- Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Outlook and ERP system
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications and concepts; Knowledge of ISO 9001 systems; Knowledge of machining and assembly operations in a manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules engineering drawings and procedure manuals; Ability to write standard documentation
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
