Value Stream Supervisor

IDEX Corporation•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Value Stream Supervisor is responsible for supervising and sustaining assigned value streams, including machining and assembly teams. The role applies Lean practices such as single-piece flow, setup-time and inventory reduction, and 5S while coordinating production and supporting a safe, quality-focused, team-oriented operation. The supervisor handles timekeeping, employee relations, problem solving, discipline, recognition, performance management, and employee development in accordance with company policy. The supervisor monitors daily production and attendance, conducts daily value stream walks, reviews flow and standard-work adherence, coaches employees, gathers defect data, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. The role works with other value stream owners and managers to implement consistent policies and improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, productivity, and employee engagement. The position also creates development plans, training, and cross-training rotations for employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience with at least one year of demonstrated supervisory success; OR an associate degree in Business or Engineering with at least three years of demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support; OR at least five years of demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision; OR at least five years of GAST product experience with at least one year of demonstrated supervisory success; OR at least 10 years of direct team-supervision experience in any industry.
Demonstrated manufacturing and/or industrial industry experience and knowledge.
Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends.
Technical aptitude and mental, physical, and visual acuity.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Self-starter who maintains high ethical standards.
Ability to work well with others and under pressure and within time constraints.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency operating computers and program or software applications.
Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality standards.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply basic cost-accounting concepts.
Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean processes and tools, including one-piece flow.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate production workers and activities, including production scheduling.
Oversee safety and 5S in assigned value stream areas.
Build teams and develop employee skills in assigned value stream areas.
Monitor production associates’ daily attendance for accuracy and approval.
Provide regular feedback and performance management, and administer corrective action when necessary.
Conduct daily value stream walks to assess flow, disruptions, issue-board updates, and adherence to standard work instructions.
Coach employees, collect defect data, and discuss production disruptions and continuous-improvement ideas with operators.
Monitor, assess, and correct safety and quality practices.
Improve safety, quality, on-time delivery, schedule attainment, units per man hour, and productivity metrics.
Manage the Value Stream Board and ensure processes are implemented and followed.
Work with other value stream owners and managers to develop and administer consistent departmental and corporate policies.
Write and conduct employee development plans.
Create and sustain training and implement employee rotation for cross-training and career development.
Improve on-time delivery through staffing management and increased units per hour.
Improve 5S audit scores.
Increase employee engagement survey results by 5% from the previous year.