Value Stream Supervisor
IDEX · Benton Harbor, MI
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at IDEX (industrial) in Benton Harbor, MI. GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Value stream mapping, Machining
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About the role
Essential duties
- ◆Supervises and coordinates the activities of production and workers, including coordinating the production schedule.
- ◆Responsible for Safety and 5S in assigned value stream areas.
- ◆Responsible for team building and skill development of the employees in the value stream areas assigned.
- ◆Responsible for monitoring each production associate’s daily attendance for accuracy and approval.
- ◆Provides regular feedback and performance management to team – administers correction when necessary.
- ◆Must conduct Daily Value Stream Walk:
- ◆Looking for proper flow, disruptions to flow, (identify on issue board), and adherence to standard work instructions.
- ◆Coaching employees, defect data collection, and talking with operators about disruptions and ideas on continuous improvements.
- ◆Monitoring, assessing, and correcting safety and quality practices.
- ◆Improve key metrics: Safety, Quality, OTD, Schedule Attainment, Units Per Man Hour, and Productivity.
- ◆Manages Value Stream Board to ensure processes are implemented and followed.
- ◆Works with other value stream owners and managers to develop and administer consistent departmental and corporate policies.
- ◆Writes and conducts development plans for employees within value stream.
- ◆Demonstrates experience and knowledge in the manufacturing and/or industrial industry.
- ◆Be a self-starter while maintaining high ethical standards.
- ◆Demonstrates ability to work well with others.
- ◆Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints.
- ◆Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask as needed.
- ◆Possesses exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.
- ◆Exhibits ability to operate computers and program or software applications with proficiency.
- ◆Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality standards.
- ◆Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications.
- ◆Capable of following verbal and written instructions.
- ◆Ability to learn, understand, and apply basic cost accounting concepts.
- ◆Possesses organizational skills.
- ◆Creates and sustains training and implements rotation of employees for cross training and career development.
- ◆Improves On Time Delivery by managing staffing and increased units per hour.
- ◆Improves 5S audit scores.
- ◆Increases Employee Engagement survey results by 5% from previous year.
Requirements
- ✓Must have the ability to work varying shifts, including weekends.
- ✓Possesses technical aptitude and mental/physical/visual acuity.
- ✓Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
- ✓Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
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Who is GAST Manufacturing?
As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.
Scope of role
Responsible for the supervising and sustaining assigned value streams. Demonstrated success in applying basics of Lean: Single piece flow, setup time reduction, inventory reduction, 5S, etc. Will supervise both machining and assembly teams this includes timekeeping while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented problem solving, and administering employee discipline and recognition as related to Company policy.
Or equivalencies
- •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent experience with at least one (1) year demonstrated success in supervision OR
- •Associate’s Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support, OR
- •At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision, OR
- •At least five (5) years GAST Product experience with at least one (1) year demonstrated success in supervision, OR
- •At least 10 years of experience directly supervising a team in any industry.
- •Demonstrates knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one piece flow, preferred.
- •Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferred.