Value Stream Manager

The Gund Company•Cedar Lake, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Value Stream Manager to join our team! This role is responsible for overseeing the Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for their assigned market(s). The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is responsible for the development and performance of the plant personnel that work in their value stream. This includes the direction and coordination of all production operations in their respective value stream through subordinate supervisors and/or team leads. Subordinate functions include customer service, machining operations, assembly operations, processing, packaging, and shipping. The Gund Company values taking care of each other, the customer, and the business.

Requirements

Ability to lead and influence people and teams.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
Excellent math skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.
Ability to be hands-on.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
At least two years of experience in the 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, Lean Manufacturing, Zero Defects) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop team members, establishing clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting employee growth and development to achieve goals for productivity, quality, cost, and culture engagement.
Build and sustain a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through empowerment.
Ensure a safe work environment through accident prevention, near-miss remediation, and safety compliance.
Lead and set production line priorities and schedules to meet customer delivery needs.
Lead problem-solving and root-cause analysis to eliminate bottlenecks and stabilize processes.
Adjust resources where needed to satisfy demands.
Monitor and manage inventory levels that satisfy current demands, supporting purchasing where needed.
Achieve manufacturing goals for quality, delivery reliability, order fill time, inventory as % of sales, utilization, and efficiency.
Drive quality performance, ensuring products meet customer and internal requirements; lead containment, corrective action, and prevention for nonconformances.
Promote collaboration, communication, and alignment cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Sales.
Lead kaizens and train direct reports to lead kaizens to solve business problems utilizing lean problem-solving tools such as DMAIC A3, 5 Why, SDB and DDB visual management systems.
Recommend revision of methods, equipment, tooling, and/or materials to maintain maximum quality and efficiency in performance of production personnel, while minimizing costs and lead times.
Share best practices across the company that have been developed locally while adopting best practices from other facilities to ensure standardization of processes across facilities at the best practice level.
Maintain the facility in tour-ready condition so customers have confidence in our ability to meet their needs during periodic visits.
Participate in the gross profit review process to eliminate money-losing jobs and ensure continuous improvement of the estimating process.
Assist estimating team in new quote packages and customer requirements reviews.
Assist with capital project planning and support project execution.
Assist Operations Management in setting budgets, forecasts, strategic planning, and vision.