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Value Stream Manager

IDEX · Rutherford, NJ

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Level
Manager
Team
Lean / CI
Base pay
$110k–$165k
Degree
Required
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management continuous improvement role at IDEX (industrial) in Rutherford, NJ. Develop/improve kanban, outside processing and point of use material processes.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, Kanban, Automation, Capacity planning
Base pay
$110k–$165k

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About the role

Position summary

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the entire value stream from customer order to delivery to post-sale support. This individual will drive alignment within the operations organization – including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and quality – to ensure lead time, throughput, quality and cost are effectively managed. The Value Stream Manager will also oversee the value stream team, ensuring that daily production goals are met while coaching team members on lean principles and problem-solving skills to further foster a culture of ongoing improvement and growth.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • ✓Oversee value stream in achieving sales plan and targeted on-time delivery (OTD). Track and report progress against lead time, throughput, quality and cost; track and identify bottlenecks to achieving KPIs and implement corrective actions.
  • ✓Promote, monitor, and ensure a safe work environment. Perform safety audits and support incident investigations; identify and implement corrective actions.
  • ✓Partner with supply chain and warehousing teams to implement a material pull process. Develop/improve kanban, outside processing and point of use material processes.
  • ✓Develop current, future and next state value stream maps. Drive transformation of value stream to enhance operational excellence. Lead lean initiatives while applying tools, such as value stream mapping and standard work, to achieve targeted improvements.
  • ✓Oversee daily management to ensure effective collaboration across operations, quality, engineering, finance and customer service. Facilitate communication and alignment between the functions to address both tactical, daily issues as well as drive longer-term strategic initiatives within the value stream.
  • ✓Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to promote improved inventory management and customer service, while also reducing waste. Support capacity planning and resource allocation.
  • ✓Coach and mentor team members on continuous improvement; foster a culture of accountability and ongoing development.
  • ✓Oversee routine 5S activities to maintain clean and orderly staging of materials throughout work areas.
  • ✓Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field with at least three (3) year demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support OR
  • ✓Five to ten years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or process improvement

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • ✓Strong leadership and written & verbal communication skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
  • ✓Demonstrated knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one-piece flow.
  • ✓Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • ✓Proficiency in MS Office – including Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • ✓Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • ✓Strong experience with Oracle JDE
  • ✓Ability to understand and apply basic cost accounting concepts
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Physical demands

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • •While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, carry, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • •Employee will occasionally lift average of 30 lbs.
  • •Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • •Shop floor working environment.
  • •Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes.
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