Value Stream Leader — Optics & Photonics Manufacturing

IDEX Corporation; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CVI Infrared Optics, part of IDEX MSS, seeks a Value Stream Leader to own a critical manufacturing value stream. You will lead production teams, engineers and coordinators to deliver safe, high-quality and cost-efficient results in a technically advanced environment.

You will drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, lead Kaizen events and develop future-state layouts to support growth across aerospace, defence and industrial markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement experience.
• Ability to drive operational performance and process improvements.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and quality systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day performance of the value stream, delivering safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Own value stream P&L and drive productivity, efficiency and profitability.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including production personnel, engineers and coordinators.
• Monitor KPIs and implement actions to improve OTD, lead times, yields and quality.
• Apply Lean tools like Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen to eliminate waste and boost throughput.
• Establish future-state manufacturing flows that support growth and customer requirements.
• Implement and sustain 5S standards across manufacturing and cleanrooms.
• Support NPI and efficient production layouts; maximise equipment utilisation and capacity.
• Maintain calibration and effective operation of manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Associate Degree with leadership experience

Significant equivalent leadership experience

Job description

CVI Infrared Optics, part of IDEX MSS, seeks a Value Stream Leader to own a critical manufacturing value stream. You will lead production teams, engineers and coordinators to deliver safe, high-quality and cost-efficient results in a technically advanced environment.

You will drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, lead Kaizen events and develop future-state layouts to support growth across aerospace, defence and industrial markets.