Value Stream Manager - Commercial

Latitude Corp•Verona, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Latitude Corp. is seeking a Value Stream Manager - Commercial to join their 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team. This is a full-time, on-site position with a Monday-Friday shift, though occasional after-hours support may be required. Latitude Corp. specializes in precision metal manufacturing, making the impossible possible, and values problem solvers, creativity, and innovation. They offer comfortable working environments in clean, climate-controlled facilities and work on products for industries including US military and defense. The company is committed to supporting its employees' success through resources and opportunities.

Requirements

Ability to bend, lift up to 40 pounds, perform work in confined spaces when running cabling, and possess sufficient dexterity to work on computer hardware.
Proficient in using a PC keyboard.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask across varied responsibilities.
Conscientious attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong problem-solving abilities and customer service mindset.
Excellent knowledge in the science of manufacturing.
Excellent understanding of metal processing, powder coating, and assembly.
Demonstrated ability to lead people in a changing environment and manage assigned areas working to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Strong supervisory skills and the ability to motivate and work well with others remaining unbiased and fair in all personnel-related actions.
Knowledge of commercial-related Quality requirements and ability to uphold and maintain them.
Strong multitasking skills and the ability to perform in a high-paced environment.
Strong Leadership, teambuilding and interpersonal skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with and ensuring compliance to AS9000 requirements.
Experienced in the use of Word, Excel and an ERP type production, costing, inventory control, and purchasing system.
Ten years’ manufacturing experience and 5 years’ supervisory experience required.
A Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

Conflict resolution experience desired.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, desired.
Epicor preferred as ERP system.
Experienced in low to medium volume high mix manufacturing environment with a focus in sheet metal fabrication, preferred.
Experience leading the production and scheduling of Commercial related programs.
Project Management experience preferred.
B.S. or B.A. in Engineering, Science or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

Defining, establishing, and continually improving the Value Stream for Commercial programs/products.
Ensuring the SQDCI (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory) of Commercial Programs through planning, procurement, manufacturing, and delivery processes.
Leading a cross-functional team to effectively plan and execute SQDCI.
Setting vision, executing strategic plans, leading change efforts, and motivating teams to achieve goals.
Managing assigned budgets.
Managing capital equipment projects and identifying capital equipment needs for the Commercial Programs Value Stream.
Directing and coordinating the execution of manufacturing operations and schedules based on sales requirements and value stream capacity.
Establishing cross-functional teams, managing and developing team members, and identifying and closing skill gaps.
Partnering with the Commercial Program Manager to lead new product introduction and production planning activities.
Reviewing supply chain to optimize and control inventory levels and purchasing strategies.
Reviewing and optimizing production resource requirements (equipment, people) to meet customer expectations.
Developing and executing layout changes for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing methods and product flow.
Engaging with customers to resolve problems, enhance productivity, and support requirements.
Tracking metrics and making process changes if SQDCI targets are not met.
Ensuring employees are adequately trained and competent.
Ensuring quality standards, policies, and procedures are met and upheld.
Ensuring all employees work safely and hazardous conditions are eliminated.
Acting as a role model for communication.
Supervising and monitoring assigned employees, including hiring, termination, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
Assisting with manufacturing process difficulties to ensure effective corrections and implementation.
Ensuring government requirements and regulations are followed.
Performing other ad hoc duties as assigned.