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The Value Stream Manager has responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. The Value Stream Manager implements the Generac Manufacturing System (GMS) to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide an excellent customer experience, develop a qualified team, maximize profitable growth and reduce operating costs, inventories & lead times through continuous improvements. The Value Stream Manager leads day-to-day activities to deliver daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations of metric performance.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities
Designs and directs the work of the functional area
Utilize PDCA process in conjunction with the MDI process to deliver metric results in people, safety, quality, delivery & cost
Ensure leaders provide effective training & cross-training for the employees
Develop and execute short and long range continuous improvement plans
Responsible for leading and coordinating the successful launch of New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations
Participate in the development of standards and programs
Participate in the development and implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives
Facilitate the flow of information sharing of best practices and external benchmarks
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience
5 years progressive operations or lean management experience
Nice to have:
3-5 years experience in sheet metal fabrication including cutting, punching, forming, welding, and/or painting
3 years of demonstrated implementation experience in Lean principles
Lean, Operations or Supply Chain Certifications
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
Demonstrated experience in flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP)
Demonstrated experience in leadership with a diversity of team skills