Value Stream Manager - Jordan Valve

Description

TITLE:  Value Stream Manager – Jordan Valve 

THE POSITION 

Job Summary:  

The Value Stream Manager (VSM) for the Jordan Valve product line owns the top line growth, delivery, operations, quality, and overall customer experience.  The VSM will enable Richards Industrials (RI) to rapidly scale our existing Jordan Valve product line capability to support growth of existing products.  

 

The VS Manager will lead the transformation of the organization from functionally aligned groups to a fully aligned Jordan Value Stream team striving to rapidly grow and improve the delivery, quality, cost, and customer experience.  The right candidate will partner with our Supply Chain Organization to deploy a fully integrated strategy achieving the best overall value for our customers.   Additionally, the VSM will be responsive, reliable, customer focused and willing to spend considerable time on the shop floor working alongside the team, identifying and growing talent and leaders within the value stream. 

 

The VSM is responsible for growing business in collaboration with the Product Management and Sales organizations as well as development and execution of the annual operating plan.  The VSM will have direct reports from Planning, Programming and Operations with responsibility for associated performance management.  

This position reports to the VP of Manufacturing. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Transform a select group into a dedicated team delivering top line growth, quality, delivery, and productivity improvements supporting the Jordan Valve product line within RI.   

• Lead capital investment and site transformation projects required to launch the value stream as well as champion creation and deployment of future state roadmap 

• Directly responsible for achieving the annual operating plan results and the subsequent performance management of all direct reports within the Jordan value stream 

• Creates a work environment where employees are energized, excited and motivated to continuously improve value stream processes, delight our customers and accomplish both individual and team goals and objectives 

• Champions rapid problem solving and accountability throughout the Value Stream 

• Ensures that value stream KPIs are realized with emphasis on product safety, quality, delivery, sales, cost, and regulatory compliance 

• Recommends capital improvements by identifying major facility and equipment need, monitors technological changes in industry to ensure company maintains cutting edge productivity 

• Establish and champion area 5S program to insure that housekeeping and safety issues are resolved in a timely and systematic manner 

• The VSM makes staffing decisions and actively participates in the recruiting process 

• Builds and owns a daily communication meeting cadence with team and employees working in the value stream to ensure short and long term objectives are achieved 

• Partner with senior leadership group to develop business strategies for success, staffing optimization and overall site management 

• Ensure entire team staff are properly trained, resourced, supplied and managed to attain strategic objectives 

• Responsible for coordinating and scheduling machine and equipment maintenance in addition to completing all preventive and regularly scheduled maintenance 

• Utilize external and internal VOC to evaluate or enhance processes 

• Lead and own the layout, flow, and operations strategy to deliver continual productivity improvements to RI & customer 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. 

THE CANDIDATE:  

Education / Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business with 10 years’ experience   

• Operations focus: proven ability to lead and manage with the following attributes: 

• Able and willing to change the status quo and effectively champion change 

• Successful track record in a high mix / low volume manufacturing environment 

• Experience with make/buy decisions and procurement strategies 

• Thorough understanding of applicable quality system requirements: ISO 9001 

• Solid financial knowledge 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Effective interpersonal skills with all levels throughout the organization 

• Knowledge of manufacturing principles, processes, and tools 

• Knowledge of associated operational processes and controls which he/she is responsible (e.g. machining, welding, assembly, etc.) 

• Ability to lead and develop talent, complete performance reviews, and deliver feedback and coaching 

Professional Behaviors 

• Energy/Energize: Exhibits a high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level 

• Gets Results: Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude.  

• Edge: Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully 

• Self-Aware/Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback 

• Adaptable: Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Continuous Improvement mindset 

• Resourceful: Find ways through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources 

Preferred Skills and Attributes  

• Operations leadership experience leading in a Value Stream environment 

• Unquestionable integrity and character  

• High moral and ethical behavior  

• Process and metrics oriented  

• Hands-on with high level of drive, energy, and discipline  

• Entrepreneurial mindset 

• Proactive, inquisitive, high-bandwidth, and high scope  

• Highly organized and self-motivated  

• Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications  

Location 

Cincinnati, Ohio  

Compensation  

A competitive compensation package will be provided 

Contact:  

Richards Industrials firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.    

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