Value Stream Supervisor

IDEX•Benton Harbor, MI

About The Position

The Value Stream Supervisor is responsible for supervising and sustaining assigned value streams at GAST Manufacturing, an IDEX Corporation business unit. The role supervises machining and assembly teams and applies Lean practices such as single-piece flow, setup-time reduction, inventory reduction, and 5S. It includes coordinating production, maintaining accurate timekeeping, supporting positive employee relations, and administering discipline and recognition in accordance with company policy. The supervisor also develops employees, promotes cross-training, and leads team-oriented problem solving and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support, meeting one of these pathways: a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience) plus at least 1 year of supervisory success; an associate degree in Business or Engineering plus at least 3 years of supervisory success or manufacturing technical support; at least 5 years of manufacturing supervision; at least 5 years of GAST product experience plus at least 1 year of supervisory success; or at least 10 years directly supervising a team in any industry.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in manufacturing and/or the industrial industry.
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 with high ethical standards and the ability to work well with others and under pressure within time constraints.
Excellent time-management, multitasking, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Proficiency operating computers and software applications.
Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality standards.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply basic cost accounting concepts.

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.
Maintain safety and 5S in assigned value stream areas.
Build teams and develop employee skills, including training, employee rotation, cross-training, and career development.
Monitor production associates’ daily attendance for accuracy and approval.
Provide regular feedback and performance management; administer corrective action when necessary and recognize employees according to company policy.
Conduct daily value stream walks to assess flow, identify disruptions on the issue board, and verify adherence to standard work instructions.
Coach employees, collect defect data, discuss disruptions with operators, and gather continuous-improvement ideas.
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 to 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.
Improve on-time delivery by managing staffing and increasing units per hour.
Improve 5S audit scores.
Increase employee engagement survey results by 5% from the previous year.