Value Stream Manager

nVent Electric Inc. • San Diego, CA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the value stream processes within the organization. This role involves leading multi-functional teams to ensure efficient production, continuous improvement, and high-quality customer interactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or five years equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in value stream management, lean manufacturing, SixSigma, or similar functions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction abilities.
• Ability to analyze and improve production processes.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to implement process changes, solicit agreement from multiple parties and be a change agent for the organization.
• A proven emphasis on safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a multifaceted and collaborative environment, interacting with various departments including marketing, IT, and customer service to achieve project goals.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role: lift 50 lbs, stand, kneel, bend, wear PPE and spend approximately 70% of the workday on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and work direction for the team to ensure that resources needed are adequate to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and productivity.
• Lead day-to-day production activities within the value stream to ensure current commitments are achieved while making improvements.
• Participate in and/or lead multi-functional projects and kaizen events involving the expansion and/or continuous improvement of the value stream.
• Track daily performance; verify team leader countermeasures and recovery plans are in place for missed targets.
• Recommend and implement changes regarding production capability, tooling, machine replacement, and staffing in support of production plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs through contact with Sales/Marketing and district sales offices.
• Participate, monitor, and maintain departmental budget -- both expense and capital.
• Build an environment for participation and promote a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees