Value Stream Manager - Fabrication

The Gund Company Inc • Waukesha, WI

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Gund Company is seeking a Value Stream Manager - Fabrication to oversee the Order Fulfillment Process from quoting through shipping and invoicing for their assigned market. This role is responsible for the development and performance of plant personnel within their value stream, directing and coordinating all production operations through subordinate supervisors and/or team leads. Subordinate functions include assembly, machining, processing, treating, packaging, and shipping.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and influence people and teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Very good math skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
• At least two years of experience in a manufacturing industry is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (i.e. SPC, TQM, JIT) and Quality Systems (i.e. ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Zero Defects) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, and establish continuous improvement for the day-to-day manufacturing process.
• Ensure a safe working environment for manufacturing personnel.
• Review cost data to streamline processes and lower manufacturing costs.
• Recommend revisions of methods, equipment, tooling, and/or materials to maintain maximum quality and efficiency, while minimizing costs and lead times.
• Achieve manufacturing goals for quality, delivery reliability, order fill time, inventory as 5% of sales, utilization, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with The Gund Company’s Quality Management System, and all federal, state, and local government regulations.
• Share best practices across the company.
• Lead kaizens and train direct reports to lead kaizens to solve business problems.
• Implement visual management systems to facilitate the order fulfillment process and manage the value stream.
• Grow sales by coordinating with customer service, business development, estimating, and sales personnel.
• Appropriately address technical product inquiries.
• Participate in root cause analysis of customer returns and complaints.
• Resolve backorders in a timely manner.
• Provide manufacturing expertise to new product development.
• Maintain the facility in tour-ready condition.
• Drive and maximize production throughput to meet customer specifications and company profitability goals.
• Work with plant leadership to set shift schedules and assign production personnel to meet customer demand.
• Ensure the availability of necessary resources including personnel, tooling, equipment, facilities, programming, and raw material.
• Lead the NCM process to reduce rework and eliminate customer complaints.
• Work with the plant leadership team to eliminate waste throughout the order fulfillment process.
• Maximize the profitability of the value stream.
• Participate in the gross profit review process to eliminate money-losing jobs and ensure continuous improvement of the estimating process.
• Develop and implement a budget for the assigned value stream.
• Monitor costs to budget for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Ensure budgetary guidelines are met and provide actions to rectify variances.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and positive behavior modeling to hold employees, colleagues, and internal stakeholders accountable to the company’s Take Care of Each Other cultural value.
• Establish expectations for subordinates and monitor performance.
• Ensure that team members are properly qualified and trained.
• Provide continuous feedback, both in recognition of achievements and areas of improvement; and utilize the IDP process to help team members meet their developmental goals.
• Engage in proactive conflict resolution and collaboration through courageous conversations.
• Assist and oversee all hiring, promotions, recognition, discipline, and performance management within the assigned value stream.
• Develop direct reports to allow them to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Benefits

• 30% employee-owned through ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through IDP (Individual Development Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager