2nd Shift Value Stream Manager WTN

Dakota Bodies; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies is seeking a 2nd Shift Value Stream Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing operations for the 2nd shift.

You will directly manage the 2nd shift Shift Supervisors, promote safe operations, ensure high quality, on-time production, and cost-conscious decisions.

This role collaborates with maintenance and leadership to drive continuous improvement and data reporting while developing talent.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing settings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to train and develop teams across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment.
• Ensure production meets high quality standards.
• Train and develop team members and build effective teams.
• Communicate schedules and priorities to leadership and teams.
• Collaborate with 1st shift managers on production goals.
• Coordinate with maintenance for routine activities.
• Ensure efficient production scheduling to meet targets.
• Identify cost-control opportunities and implement with leadership support.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Manage data collection and KPI reporting.
• Operate with transparency and earn trust at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical knowledge of manufacturing

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Positive attitude

10+ years leadership

Multitasking

Developing people

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The 2nd Shift Value Stream Manager leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing operations for the 2nd shift. They are responsible for cost-effective planning, processing, and production. This role will be the direct manager for each Shift Supervisor on 2nd shift. The Value Stream Manager contributes to the success of operations by ensuring products are manufactured with uncompromised safety and the highest quality while being produced on-time, within budget.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Always promotes a safe working environment.
• Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company.
• Training and development of team members. Ability to create effective teams and develop next level talent.
• Communicates professionally with appropriate team members and leadership to understand schedule priorities and react accordingly.
• Works with 1st shift Managers on production goals and attainment.
• Works with Maintenance team to accommodate routine and annual maintenance activities.
• Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and works to implement them with support from the Assistant Plant Manager and Operations Director.
• Focused on ongoing process improvement.
• Manages collection and reporting of production data, KPI’s etc. to support routine dashboards and special reports as required by the Assistant Plant Manager and/or Operations Director.
• Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Creative problem solver.
• Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Manufacturing knowledge and process preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred.