Value Stream Manager

ENGINEERED CORROSION SOLUTIONS LLC•Maryland Heights, MO

29d

About The Position

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to lead all aspects of the production environment of ECS. The primary objective of this role is to maximize company resources while supporting customers through product assembly and on-time shipments. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes: Value Stream Leader, various Production team members, other roles as appropriate Duties/Responsibilities: Production Operations Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks. Follow-up with weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting. Work with Materials team to ensure the plant meets all inventory target levels while minimizing shortages Conduct and assist with continuous improvement activities to help production function more efficiently Set operational priorities to meet both short- and long-term business goals. Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental expense budgets to achieve financial and operational targets. Drive strategic initiatives that position the operation as a world-class, cost-effective production environment. Develop annual and 3-year planning method to support growth of the organization. Continuous Improvement Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendor/materials team to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs Act as the strongest advocate and leader in respect to continuous improvement, lean process improvement, 5S, Safety, and Lean Ability to support growing business, including multi-site operations and potentially international locations. Production Leadership Lead the team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment Builds strength into team with redundant skill sets and flexibility to use resources most efficiently while developing team members to support needs of the business in an ever-changing organization as it grows Work closely with Human Resources to establish best practices for team. Develop and grow peers and partners in all directions of the Production organizational chart. Personally strengthen leadership and skills to support on-going growth of organization Be an exemplary model of the company culture…a leader at heart.

Requirements

Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous professional success
Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including production, material movement, and employee management
Proven ability to plan and manage operational processes for maximum efficiency and productivity with demonstrated effectiveness.
Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft suite
Demonstrated effective problem-solving skills. Able to understand complex issues and provide appropriate, effective solutions in a timely manner
Strong ability to assemble & analyze data from various systems to get to opportunity/root cause. Leader in reporting skills and development with strong ability to develop others in this area.
Anticipates internal customer needs accurately and quickly establishes creditability with internal customers, building trust and alignment across departments
Ability to achieve goals through influencing others at all levels of the organization
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Flexible and a strong willingness to adapt and be an advocate for change
Ability to work through multiple obstacles to complete daily tasks
High energy individual with contagious effect who motivates teams and fosters a positive, safe, and inclusive work environment
Strategic thinker who connects daily operations to long-term business goals
Problem solver who stays calm under pressure and makes data-informed decisions
Continuous learner who seeks out ways to improve processes and develop team capabilities
Ten or more years in a senior leadership role in a relevant industry – preferred
A Bachelor's degree in business, management, industrial technology, or engineering and at least ten years of increasingly progressive managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience – required
Demonstratable experience in Lean, Lean Sigma, or related equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives
Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks. Follow-up with weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting.
Work with Materials team to ensure the plant meets all inventory target levels while minimizing shortages
Conduct and assist with continuous improvement activities to help production function more efficiently
Set operational priorities to meet both short- and long-term business goals.
Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental expense budgets to achieve financial and operational targets.
Drive strategic initiatives that position the operation as a world-class, cost-effective production environment.
Develop annual and 3-year planning method to support growth of the organization.
Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendor/materials team to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs enterprise-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs
Act as the strongest advocate and leader in respect to continuous improvement, lean process improvement, 5S, Safety, and Lean
Ability to support growing business, including multi-site operations and potentially international locations.
Lead the team with integrity and establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment
Builds strength into team with redundant skill sets and flexibility to use resources most efficiently while developing team members to support needs of the business in an ever-changing organization as it grows
Work closely with Human Resources to establish best practices for team.
Develop and grow peers and partners in all directions of the Production organizational chart.
Personally strengthen leadership and skills to support on-going growth of organization
Be an exemplary model of the company culture…a leader at heart.