Value Stream Leader

Designeers Midwest; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing staffing agency in California is looking for a leader to drive production quality and efficiency. The role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing or quality, as well as strong analytical and communication skills. You will oversee teams, implement Lean processes, and ensure safe working conditions. This dynamic role may involve up to 10% travel and emphasizes continuous improvement and team motivation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials, or quality.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and innovate.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead autonomous work teams to ensure quality production.
• Implement and maintain Lean processes and continuous improvement.
• Escalate unresolved issues quickly to maintain standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Adaptability to Change

Education

5-10 Years Leadership Experience in Manufacturing or Quality

Job description

In 1966, Designeers Midwest began providing technical contract employee support to the electronics and manufacturing industries in the Greater Cincinnati area. We represented job opportunities and recruited for permanent and long-term temporary employees, known as “contract employees”. Over the decades, we have expanded our employment services and territory but our goal has remained the same: to build a strong record of excellent service by partnering with our clients and understanding their needs. Our knowledge of technical engineering and design sets us apart from other recruiting and staffing agencies and now Designeers Midwest serves clients large and small from coast to coast.

Our contract personnel include Engineers and Designers skilled in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronic, Chemical, Process, and Structural / Architectural disciplines. Our Scientific Professionals serve the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Medical fields. In addition, we also provide administrative personnel with experience in technical engineering and scientific environments.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Leads intact and autonomous work teams in single flow automation lines to ensure a quality product is produced safely, in time for delivery, and within budgeted costs. Drives ongoing Lean methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of performance, safety, and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guarantees Safety of operators reporting to him/her as well as any individual in his work area. Is empowered to immediately react and decide when potential risk appears. Understands the need to delegate a portion of this to work teams as they demonstrate readiness and validating their level of qualification.

Guarantees Product Quality- and adheres to processes and methods. Is supported in this mission by maintenance tech and quality/KPO liaison who functional report to ME and QE functional leads. Guarantees CTQ > 99% and throughput yield of > 95%.

Delivers Outstanding Performance in terms of (1) OTD (> 99.5%), and (2) efficiency (> 95%) by leading intact teams and support personnel through problem solving processes as well a communicating and coordinating effectively with supply chain partners.

Implement and Maintain Lean Processes, problem solving, Kaizen and other quality processes with intact teams as well as support personnel.

Escalate Issues Quickly that cannot be resolved efficiently to maintain performance, quality and safety standards.

Lead & Motivate Intact Work Teams in terms of developing their knowledge, ability to self-manage through continuous support, contact, challenging and providing motivation for them to excel. Meet training and development objectives for all team members in his/her care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ FUNCTIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Strong Leadership Skills (Inspire, Impact, Innovate)

Adapting to Change- Readily adapts to change and motivates personnel to take responsibility for adapting to and executing change

Strong analytical technical ability to problem solve

Planned and Organized Decision Making- makes empowered decision within their area with the best interest of the company in mind

Delivering Results Safety- Maintaining a high level of commitment to personally getting things done in their area

Quality & Continuous Improvement Mindset- promoting and maintaining high standards of quality within their area

Team Player- Coordinates all team resources to accomplish goals and objectives

Advises, assists, mentors and provides feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term career growth

Excellent communications skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Living the company Mission & Core Values

Required:

Minimum 5-10 Years leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials, manufacturing engineering, logistics or quality

JOB FACTORS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is active in nature, with frequent walking of manufacturing plant, warehouse and distribution

High degree of risk management in terms of safety around large and complex machinery, as well as heavy (up to 200lb) product while in production.

Up to 10% travel

Qualifications

Leadership, Supervisory or Management Experience is a must.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.