Value Stream Manager

IDEX; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Lean Operations Leader in Maryland to oversee manufacturing, receiving, inventory, and shipping. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through Lean practices, coaching, and data-driven problem solving.

You will lead value stream improvements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and partner with suppliers and customers on material pull and kanban processes. A strong track record in lean execution and supervisory roles is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) year demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support.
• Associates Degree in Business or Engineering with at least five (5) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support.
• At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision or lean thinking and lean process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and accountability for manufacturing, receiving, Inventory and shipping activities to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution of organizational objectives.
• Conducts lean daily management value stream walks to identify flow disruptions, review issue boards, and verify adherence to standard work instructions.
• Coaches employees, reviews defect data, formulate problem statements and engages operators to identify disruptions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Improves key performance metrics, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and cost.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities between Production, Inventory, Supply Chain, Receiving, Shipping, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and customer-facing teams to resolve constraints and maintain operational flow.
• Works with suppliers and customers to implement material pull processes.
• Establish and drive improvement to kanban, outside processing, and point-of-use material processes.
• Ensures receiving and shipping processes support accurate inventory transactions, timely material availability, and reliable customer shipments.
• Improves build-to-order finished goods strategy.
• Delivers transformational impact to customers and business while leveraging Lean Daily Management metrics within the value stream.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Associate’s degree in Business or Engineering

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.Leads assigned value stream operations, including manufacturing, receiving, and shipping. Drives safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement through Lean practices and effective team leadership.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides leadership and accountability for manufacturing, receiving, Inventory and shipping activities to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution of organizational objectives.Conducts lean daily management value stream walks to identify flow disruptions, review issue boards, and verify adherence to standard work instructions.Coaches employees, reviews defect data, formulate problem statements and engages operators to identify disruptions and continuous improvement opportunities.Improves key performance metrics, including safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and cost.Coordinates cross-functional activities between Production, Inventory, Supply Chain, Receiving, Shipping, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and customer-facing teams to resolve constraints and maintain operational flow.Works with suppliers and customers to implement material pull processes.Establish and drive improvement to kanban, outside processing, and point-of-use material processes.Ensures receiving and shipping processes support accurate inventory transactions, timely material availability, and reliable customer shipments.Improves build-to-order finished goods strategy.Formulate effective problem statements and develops current, future, and next-state value stream maps to establish key metrics and solve problems.Delivers transformational impact to customers and business while leveraging Lean Daily Management metrics within the value stream .Builds teams and develops employee skills in assigned value stream areas.Manages the value stream organization to develop and administer consistent departmental and corporate policies.Owns safety and 5S in the operational value stream area.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIREMENT:Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement.Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.Thinks independently. Shows initiative.Anticipates and prevents problems.Possesses technical aptitude and mental/physical/visual acuity.Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communications.Ability to learn, understand and apply basic cost accounting concepts.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) year demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support. ORAssociates Degree in Business or Engineering with at least five (5) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support ORAt least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision ORAt least five (5) years of demonstrated success being a lean thinker and lean process implementation, with measurable evidence of process improvement, and flow velocity throughout the value stream.Demonstrated leadership skillsDemonstrated computer literacy especially working with Microsoft Excel and WordAbility to understand and apply basic cost accounting conceptsDemonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processesPHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Noise level is minimal with intervals of spikes.Office working environment with occasional visits to the factory floor.Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on shop floor.Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?Total RewardsThe compensation range for this position is $109,800.00 - $164,600.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits PackageOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.This posting is for an existing vacancy.Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.