Engineered Staffing Solutions · 15 hours ago
Value Stream Manager
Parker Aerospace is a leader in developing technologies for the aviation industry, and they are seeking a Value Stream Manager to oversee the operations of a value stream. This role involves implementing the Parker Lean system, managing production supervisors, and driving continuous improvements to enhance productivity and customer service.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and managing Production Supervisors and associates, budgets, employment decisions, and performance assessments of the Value Stream
Responsible for all aspects of managing the Value Stream to include: developing associates, ensure that team consensus is used to thoroughly evaluate decisions, ensure that decisions are rapidly implemented, budget planning, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of all direct reports, production supervisors, team leads, and associates
Ownership of Value Stream P&L’s including cost analysis and opportunities, product line margin, PPV goals and manufacturing productivity
Responsible for POP implementation and long-term manufacturing strategies. Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains
Meets with the Production Supervisors regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement, and contributing towards becoming a learning organization
Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off-shift management and order shipments
Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilizes pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload
Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements
Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team
Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results
Ensures Production Supervisors provide effective cross-training for the Value Stream Associates, including backups from other areas, to ensure continuous smooth running Value Stream. This training is the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems to get quality right the first time
Works with the other members of Staff to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it, as documented in the Site Tracking Center. In addition, the VS Manager works with the Production Supervisors to maintain the Team Improvement Boards (TIB). Both centers – the TIB and Site Tracking Center – are the minimum requirements in a visually controlled environment that ensures no problems remain hidden
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Masters preferred
3-5 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity
Previous P&L ownership experience preferred
Sufficient experience and background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resources management, inventory control, and strategic planning
Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives
Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities
Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals
Serve as a role model by promoting innovative ideas and positive change
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US Citizen to be considered for this role
Preferred
Previous P&L ownership experience preferred
Involved with or lead a team in LEAN process improvements/implementation preferred