Lean Value Stream Leader & Team Coach

IDEX; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead assigned value streams, implement lean practices, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. You will coach teams, manage attendance, and ensure adherence to standard work.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing supervision, lean tools, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on achieving OTD and continuous improvement across value streams.

Qualifications

• 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
• Associate’s Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support
• At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision
• At least five (5) GAST Product experience with at least one (1) year demonstrated success in supervision
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supervision

Safety

Quality

Value stream

5S

Coaching

Problem solving

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Associate’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead assigned value streams, implement lean practices, and drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements. You will coach teams, manage attendance, and ensure adherence to standard work.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing supervision, lean tools, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on achieving OTD and continuous improvement across value streams.