Value Stream Manager (Production Manager)

Parker • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

Broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Implements the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• 5-7 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams.
• Previous P&L ownership experience preferred.
• Sufficient experience and background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resources management, inventory control and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives.
• Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Involved with or lead a team in LEAN process improvements/implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Value Stream P&L's including cost analysis and opportunities, product line margin, PPV goals and manufacturing productivity.
• Responsible for POP implementation and long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
• Meets with the Value Stream Leaders regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements including supply chain production control, 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.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members tasks.
• Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
• Ensures Value Stream Leaders provide effective cross-training for the Value Stream Associates.
• Works with the other members of Division Staff to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree