Value Stream Manager
Dover · Hamilton, OH
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Dover (industrial) in Hamilton, OH. Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, ISO 9001, Casting
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About the role
Responsibilities
The Value Stream Manager coordinates the production activities of manufacturing products to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. This includes planning, managing and reviewing production operations to achieve output and quality objectives, monitoring expenditures and forecasting resource inputs.
This role will often use Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure the manufacturing of products have keen focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, and will motivate others to action in order to accomplish multiple objectives with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high morale.
Essential duties/responsibilities
- ◆Ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost.
- ◆Maintain active communication with department leaders in sales, engineering, quality, maintenance, and shipping.
- ◆Monitor the value stream of products and analyze the inbound and outbound logistics of parts and finished products.
- ◆Lead events using Lean / Six Sigma methods to increase productivity.
- ◆Review daily production schedule and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
- ◆Ensure work produced is performed in a safe and productive manner.
- ◆Responsible for the oversight of the supply chain function in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and team
- ◆Supervise and coach a team of 6
Required qualifications
- ✓Oracle operating systems
- ✓Machine and/or fabrication experience
- ✓Working knowledge of Lean systems and tools
- ✓Strong leadership
Education/experience
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering / business
- ✓5+ years of experience in supervisory role preferably in manufacturing environment
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Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).
Language skills
Listen and communicate with union and office employees
Reasoning ability
Must be able to draw conclusions and make fair judgment on employee issues
Licenses, registrations
Must be able to work within the ISO 9001 work instructions
Physical demands
Sit, stand, walk, talk, write, lift, work with hands
Work environment
Office and shop floor
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact opwaccommodations@acmecryo.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.