Value Stream Leader - Bites Processing

Perfetti Van MelleErlanger, KY
Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Value Stream Leader to join their growing team. The Value Stream Leader is responsible for increasing the ratio of value to non-value and eliminating waste of the overall supply chain from start to finish for a defined product family. They ensure the value stream produces a quality product in a safe and cost-effective manner, meeting production schedule and cost specifications.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Associate Degree in business management or work equivalent experience
  • Prior Value Stream or Supervisor Experience in a Manufacturing environment, 5+ years preferred
  • Prior experience in TPM or Autonomous Maintenance fundamentals preferred
  • Prior experience in developing highly performing teams
  • Prior experience in managing IWS preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of GMP’s, HACCP and OSHA regulations
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for coaching, developing and performance reviews of employees; including disciplinary actions
  • Leads by example including demonstration of all job functions, with consistent enforcement of all company policies
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office systems (word, excel, outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and drive change management

Nice To Haves

  • Lean, Six Sigma certifications a plus

Responsibilities

  • Creating an environment where employees feel valued, challenged and empowered by evaluating performance and potential of each employee and provide appropriate coaching.
  • Analyzing production performance and implement process improvements to minimize downtime, reduce material and labor requirements, and lower overall cost per case of our products while maintaining a continuous improvement environment aligned with the SQDCPI pillar of Lean Leadership.
  • Lead the team through the IWS Phase journey
  • Manages and improves results to achieve the Compelling Business Need
  • Communicate line, department, and plant direction to teams to gain buy-in and alignment
  • Develops and leads the execution of 90 Day Plans to eliminate losses using IWS tools
  • Leads Line DDS to set priorities and allocate resources
  • Owns the Clean Inspect Lubricate DMS for the line(s)
  • Owns the Defect Handling DMS for the line(s)
  • Owns the Incident Elimination DMS for the line(s)
  • Leads issue resolution to root cause on the floor of chronic stops
  • Coaches Shift Team Leaders in the shift exchange DDS
  • Coaches operating teams on the use of IWS tools (e.g. IPS, 6W2H, why-why)
  • Perform health checks and takes appropriate actions to improve the health of the systems if necessary
  • Defines and agrees targets and development objectives with direct reports in line with skill matrices and frequently reviews and provides feedback on progress
  • Interfaces with planning, materials supply management and QA

Benefits

  • PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 401k with Company Match up to 8%
  • Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Annual well-being subsidy
  • 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
  • Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
  • Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
  • Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
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