Manager, Value Stream

Manage and direct related value stream processes, production employees across all shifts, and applicable process engineers in a safe and compliant manner. Responsible for maintaining and reporting key metrics such safety, quality, deliver, cost, as well as budgeting for capital, expenses, and personnel relating to products and processes within the defined value stream in order to effectively meet or exceed customer needs.

• Monitor capacity, forecast, and actual sales to ensure on-time delivery goals are met in a cost effective manner.
• Motivate direct reports and technicians to maintain optimum performance and insure the success of the group and organization.
• Active in continuous improvement efforts and lean activities with compliance to defined company standards.
• Identify, implement, and track cost savings initiatives.
• Perform data analysis for problem solving efforts, including CAPA's and OFI's to drive decisions, priorities, and recommendations with emphasis on labor efficiency, scrap/rework, capacity, and equipment utilization.
• Aid in development and growth of staff to position top performers for internal promotions that are beneficial to the individual and the company.
• Address internal and external audits to drive improvements in implementation of documented practices as well as improving and correcting internal documents relating to safety, production, and quality procedures.
• Maintain regular presence with personnel on all shifts and is accountable for standard work compliance, idea board responses, and SQDC board use and accuracy.
• Promote strong lines of respectful communication to work collaboratively and productively with all applicable personnel such as purchasing, materials and quality across all shifts.
  Maintains good attendance and professional conduct.
• Participate and support the interviewing process, orientation, and all other reviews as applicable.
• Support new product development to effectively bring new products to full market release.
• Stay abreast of most recent OSHA, FDA, ISO 13485, and STERIS guidelines and regulations applicable to products, people and processes required and followed by employees.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or in lieu of a degree a minimum 10 years related experience
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing operations leadership experience
• Ability to work well with people and demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Good written and oral communication skills required

Preferred:

• Experience in medical device manufacturing including FDA and ISO regulations
• Experience with Environmental, Health and Safety Programs
• Experience with high-volume assembly and injection molding
• Lean manufacturing or six sigma experience

Other:

• Ability to deal with people management challenges as well as problems involving product and equipment variation
• Ability to analyze data and report concise, valuable, and easy to understand summaries
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market competitive pay
• Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
• Long/short term disability coverage
• 401(K) with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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