Value Stream Leader

Vertical Mag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

Annual bonus program

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. seeks a Value Stream Leader for its Creedmoor, NC site to oversee a portfolio of products within a defined value stream. You will report to the Value Stream Director and work onsite to drive financial, operational, and customer-focused outcomes.

The role demands cross-functional leadership, strong ethics, and a proven track record in aerospace/OE/MRO environments, with collaboration across functions and with customers to achieve growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Proven leadership in program and/or product management.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and with customers to drive outcomes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Epicor) and office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of products across licenses within the Creedmoor Value Stream.
• Forecast financials with weekly/monthly accuracy and report to SMT/SLT.
• Drive operational performance and KPI leadership for production.
• Develop Supervisors and CAMs to meet objectives across value stream.
• Build and sustain customer relationships; analyze market with Sales.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Finance/business acumen

Communication skills

Bachelor's degree

Aerospace/OE/MRO knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Aviation regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

SAP

Epicor

Job description

Job Description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, youll enjoy a career with us!Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to several specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including ABI, Firstmark, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace!Our team is looking for a Value Stream Leader to join the team. You will report to the Value Stream Director, and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina.To be considered for the Value Stream Leader opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experienceProven leadership experience in program and/or product managementAbility to collaborate effectively across functions and with customers to drive business outcomesSelf-motivated and able to work within a multi-disciplined team across a matrix organization.Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal functions.Ability to demonstrate sound business and financial acumen.Demonstrated integrity with high standards of business and professional ethicsExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Apply attention to detail and possess a pragmatic approach to problem solving.Results-oriented with a track record of growing and expanding an OE or MRO businessUnderstanding of operations, aviation regulations, and customer service best practicesKnowledge & Experience working with an ERP (SAP, Epicor etc.)Essential PC and office software skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and project management tools).Aerospace & commercial/military industry experience requiredAs a Value Stream Leader, you will:Have a unique leadership position within the sites Tier 2 daily management structure, where you will have responsibility for a portfolio of products across numerous licenses within a “Value Stream” at the Creedmoor site.You will have responsibilities across several key business functions, primarily including,P&L – You will be responsible for the participation and involvement of weekly forecasting of financials for the month, quarter, and FY, with clear and accurate financial reporting to Senior Mgmt Team (SMT) & Senior Leadership Team (SLT).Operations – You will be accountable for the Operational performance and leadership of the production team across all products applicable to your value stream & associated operational KPI’sCustomer / Commercial – You will be accountable for the commercial performance and leadership of the CAM team across all customers applicable to your value stream & associated customer KPI’sFurther information on the Value Stream Leader responsibilities includes…Strategic LeadershipSupport Value Stream Director with strategic oversight of program and value stream strategies to ensure performance meets or exceeds customer, financial, and operational expectations.Lead and develop Supervisors & Customer account managers (CAM’s) to consistently achieve company objectives related to Operational performance, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.Support local site & global strategic initiativesOperational Responsibilities & LeadershipDevelop & implement (where required), and monitor key performance indicators to ensure successful execution, including but not limited to:HSE Metrics (Health, Safety & Environment)OTD/OTIF (on-time delivery, on time in full)DLU (Direct Line Utilisation)Labor EfficiencyCOPQ (Cost of poor Quality)Customer Returns / Rejections WIP (Work in progress)CTP (Conformance to Plan)Inventory MgmtSIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operational Planning)Establish workflow, scheduling, tactical and strategic planning to support our products and servicesLead & monitor production CTP metrics to ensure successful schedule adherence & execution, taking applicable RCCA to address failures to planEnsure material availability and applicable supplier expedite requests by leading & collaborating with Ops/planning /supply chain and updating material LOB’s (Line of Balance) where required.Commercial / Customer Responsibilities & LeadershipBuild and sustain customer relationships to deliver exceptional service, strengthen partnerships, and drive long-term value. Propose and maintain a clear medium and long-term strategy for our customers and their respective products.Partner with sales team to analyze the market and commercial activity to ensure the inventory levels and lead times are appropriate to meet customer requirements and provide opportunities.Teaming/CollaborationCollaborate with cross-functional peers to align supply chain, operations, and commercial strategies in support of operational excellence.Work cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors, and internal stakeholdersPartner with Engineering leadership to establish project priorities that align technical execution with customer and business needs.P&LContribute to the forecasting process, ensuring accurate revenue projections through disciplined alignment of sales pipeline, inventory strategy, and lead times.Involvement in pricing strategies, with the support of the Sales team and Revenue Management team, to ensure maximum value creation across every aspect of the business.Culture & ValuesChampioning a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization.Coach, mentor, and develop talent to drive high performance in Operations, customer service, and leadership capability.Exercise sound judgment and discretion while driving alignment and stakeholder consensus on initiatives spanning multiple functions.Other Responsibilities:Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to; health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures.Comply with statutory requirements and regulations and Company policies.Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time.Team Training Development & coachingOur Benefits:Comprehensive medical insuranceCompetitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leaveCompany 401K plan with up to 4 matched contributionAnnual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)Flexible working arrangements (9/80 work schedule, every other Friday off)Paid volunteering opportunitiesAccess to mental health champions across our sitesCommitment to developmentEmployee referral programEOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/VeteranCompensation Pay Range Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected VeteranStatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

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