Value Steam Manager

Generac • Trenton, SC

3d

About The Position

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall operation of a value stream and leads its day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance expectations. The role implements the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) to support a safe work environment, improve quality and customer experience, develop a qualified team, maximize profitable growth, and reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvement.

The manager leads operational and improvement activities, develops continuous product flow and pull systems, and builds a culture of standardized work, employee empowerment, problem-solving, and quality at the source. The role selects, coaches, and develops team members; manages performance and succession planning; and uses PDCA and MDI processes to improve people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The Value Stream Manager also coordinates operational launches of new products and contributes to facility standards, programs, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive operations or lean management experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience implementing Lean principles.
• Lean, Operations, or Supply Chain certifications.
• Experience with SAP or an equivalent ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience with flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP).
• Demonstrated leadership experience with teams having a diversity of skills.
• Ability to design and implement facility solutions that challenge the norm.
• Ability to analyze and implement successful facility change.
• Ability to create cross-functional dialogue and drive action through coaching.
• Ability to use KPIs to create reliable, sustainable improvements, drive standard work, and focus on process.
• Ability to set high performance standards, monitor and redirect work to ensure project results, and coach balanced problem-solving that improves customer and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream daily operations and continuous improvement activities.
• Create continuous product flow, use pull systems where flow is not possible, and level the workload.
• Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, countermeasures are implemented, and safety improvements are driven.
• Establish a culture that stops to fix problems and achieves quality right the first time.
• Build and maintain a positive, can-do team atmosphere.
• Design and direct the work of the functional area.
• Select, coach, and develop the team, setting objectives aligned with company strategy.
• Manage organizational talent through performance management, succession planning, and development.
• Establish processes for recognizing team and individual performance, delivering consistent feedback, and systematically improving performance.
• Use PDCA with the MDI process to deliver results in people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Develop a visual value stream so problems are visible.
• Perform Leader Standard Work to ensure consistent execution of processes and procedures.
• Ensure leaders provide effective employee training and cross-training, including backup coverage from other areas.
• Develop and execute short- and long-range continuous improvement plans for people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Lead and coordinate successful New Product Introduction launches within Operations.
• Participate in developing standards and programs.
• Participate in developing and implementing facility strategic plans and initiatives.
• Facilitate information sharing about best practices and external benchmarks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Employee activities and scheduled events throughout the year for employees, retirees, families, and coworkers.
• Product loan and discount programs.
• Jeans Day every day; dress for your day.

What This Job Offers

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