Value Stream Manager Job (Pensacola, FL, US, 32505)

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.•Pensacola, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive: A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. As our Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing leadership for the effective management and coordination of one Value Stream at an AWI Plant. You will also be responsible for providing leadership to drive the Value Stream's efforts towards attainment of the plant's key initiatives in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and the development of people. What's in it for you! Be a trusted partner to the business Networking and Relationship Building Ability to be innovative and strategic Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond Collaboration and an open friendly team environment

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Basic knowledge of key OSHA and environmental regulations.
Demonstrated project management skills on moderately complex projects.
Prior experience in owning and achieving budgeted costs and/or performance goals
Strong leadership, facilitation, and meeting management skills
Highly effective communication skills
Moderate computer proficiency in email and in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and basic skills in Minitab or similar statistical software
Knowledge of Process Improvement Methodology and ability to employ those skills across the value streams.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Technical degree; M.S. or M.B.A.
Six Sigma Certification, Lean Manufacturing Certification
Supervisor experience with a unionized workforce

Responsibilities

Promote the Plant Safety Process by leading the process and maintaining a high level of awareness and operating discipline for all plant safety and environmental policies.
Maintain customer awareness and satisfaction by delivering material that meets customer requirements.
Develop Value Stream goals and strategies consistent with Plant, Corporate, and Operational goals and provides the leadership for the planning process to meet these goals.
Understand and manage all aspects of the Value Stream to deliver budgeted cost performance.
Promote employee engagement through the utilization of Lean tools and practices to drive continuous improvement utilizing Gemba practices and Managing Daily Improvement (MDI).
Manage own organization; guide and advise Value Stream Team in the interpretation of Plant and Company policies, (includes Union labor agreement); help resolve non-routine personnel problems
Determine overall staffing requirements to meet production schedules
Promote good employee relations by frequently interacting with employees to discuss and help with problems or complaints; encourage Value Stream members to establish and maintain similar work relationships
Develop and manage an effective communication process for the Value Stream which includes regular contact with functional areas
Promote continuous skill improvement and development of current and future members
Continually provide for assessment and feedback of Value Stream members and technical support employee performance.
Responsible for environmental and safety standards set by regulatory, corporate, and plant requirements.
Interface effectively with all levels of the organization (including but not limited to Plant Leadership, technical support employees, and hourly employees).
Actively engage in plant strategic and operating plans to ensure environmental and safety compliance while improving overall operating results.
Providing leadership for the effective management and coordination of one Value Stream at an AWI Plant
Responsible for managing and developing Value Stream Team members
Responsible for providing leadership to drive the Value Stream's efforts towards the attainment of the plant's key initiatives in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and the development of people