Value Stream Lead - Lean Manufacturing & CI

Hale Products, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead value streams and drive Lean initiatives across machining and assembly. You will manage safety, 5S, quality, and productivity, while developing teams and sustaining standard work practices.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years supervising manufacturing teams, a strong track record in Lean processes, and the ability to work across departments to improve On-Time Delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with supervision experience
• At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing 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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Lean manufacturing training/certification

Tools

Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping)

5S audit tools

Job description

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead value streams and drive Lean initiatives across machining and assembly. You will manage safety, 5S, quality, and productivity, while developing teams and sustaining standard work practices.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years supervising manufacturing teams, a strong track record in Lean processes, and the ability to work across departments to improve On-Time Delivery.