Value Stream Manager

Socket.dev; Cedar Lake (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Ongoing training

Job summary

The Gund Company in Cedar Lake, IN is seeking a full-time Value Stream Manager to oversee order fulfillment from quoting through shipping and invoicing. The role leads plant personnel, coordinates production operations, and drives safety, quality, and efficiency across the value stream.

Responsibilities include prioritizing production lines, solving bottlenecks, and collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and sales to meet customer needs with lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus four years in management.
• At least two years of experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Lean) preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve productivity, quality, cost, and culture goals.
• Build a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Set production line priorities and schedules to meet delivery needs and solve bottlenecks.
• Monitor inventory levels and support purchasing as needed.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Lead kaizens using lean problem-solving tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Analytical

Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Management experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening for a full-time Value Stream Manager to join our team!

Shift:

First (7:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday)

Pay:

Based on Experience

Hiring Bonus:

$1,000 at 30 days of employment

Plant/Work Location:

10501-3 W. 133rd Avenue, Cedar Lake, IN 46303

About The Gund Company

The Gund Company, a leader in engineered material solutions, specializes in customized electrical insulation products. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. We are currently seeking aMotor Market Value Stream Manager to join our team.

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary Value Stream Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager (VSM) oversees the Order Fulfillment Process (from quoting through shipping and invoicing) for their assigned market(s). The VSM is responsible for the development and performance of the plant personnel that work in their value stream. Responsible for the direction and coordination of all production operations in their respective value stream through subordinate supervisors and/or team leads. Subordinate functions include but are not limited to the following: customer service, machining operations, assembly operations, processing, packaging and shipping.

Essential Job Functions Value Stream Manager

• Lead, coach, and develop team members. Establish clear expectations, provide feedback, support employee growth and development to achieve goals for productivity, quality, cost, and culture engagement.
• Build and sustain a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement through empowerment. Ensure a safe work environment through accident prevention, near-miss remediation and safety compliance.
• Lead & set production line priorities & schedules to meet customer delivery needs. Lead problem solving, and root-cause analysis to eliminate bottlenecks and stabilize processes. Adjust resources where needed to satisfy demands.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels that satisfy current demands, support purchasing where needed.
• Achieve manufacturing goals for quality, delivery reliability, order fill time, inventory as % of sales, utilization, and efficiency.
• Drive quality performance, ensure products meet customer and internal requirements; lead containment, corrective action, and prevention for nonconformances.
• Promote collaboration, communication, and alignment cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service and Sales.
• Lead kaizens and train direct reports to lead kaizens to solve business problems utilizing lean problem-solving tools such as DMAIC A3, 5 Why, SDB and DDB visual management systems.
• Recommend revision of methods, equipment, tooling and/or materials to maintain maximum quality and efficiency in performance of production personnel, while minimizing costs and lead times.
• Share best practices across the company that have been developed locally while adopting best practices from other facilities to ensure we standardize processes across facilities at the best practice level.
• Maintain the facility in tour-ready condition so customers have confidence in our ability to meet their needs during periodic visits.
• Participate in the gross profit review process to eliminate money losing jobs and ensure continuous improvement of the estimating process. Assist estimating team in new quote packages and customer requirements reviews.
• Assist with capital project planning and support project execution.
• Assist Operations Management in setting budgets, forecasts, strategic planning and vision.

Requirements

• Ability to lead and influence people and teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Technically competent and able to provide clear direction.
• Ability to be hands on.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, four years of experience in management, or any similar combination of education and experience is required.
• At least two years of experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
• Knowledge of Quality Concepts (i.e. SPC, TQM, JIT) and Quality Systems (i.e. ISO 9000, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Zero Defects) is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
• Profit Sharing
• Ongoing training and development programs.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Value Stream Manager position.