Value Stream Manager

OPW Global; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

OPW Global in Hamilton, Ohio, seeks a Value Stream Manager to coordinate production activities and optimize resources, costs, and quality. This role uses Lean/Six Sigma methods to improve Safety, Delivery, Productivity and Cost while motivating a team.

You will supervise a team of 6, collaborate with sales, engineering, quality, maintenance and shipping, review daily schedules and ensure on-time, safe shipping.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience expected to drive process improvements.
• Ability to work with unions and office staff to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production to meet output and quality goals.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma events to boost productivity.
• Maintain communication with sales, engineering, quality, maintenance and shipping.
• Oversee daily production schedule to ensure on-time shipping.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Union communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / business

Tools

Oracle operating systems

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Primary Responsibilities

The Value Stream Manager coordinates the production activities of manufacturing products to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. This includes planning, managing and reviewing production operations to achieve output and quality objectives, monitoring expenditures and forecasting resource inputs. This role will often use Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure the manufacturing of products have keen focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, and will motivate others to action in order to accomplish multiple objectives with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high morale.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost.
• Maintain active communication with department leaders in sales, engineering, quality, maintenance, and shipping.
• Monitor the value stream of products and analyze the inbound and outbound logistics of parts and finished products.
• Lead events using Lean / Six Sigma methods to increase productivity.
• Review daily production schedule and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
• Ensure work produced is performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Responsible for the oversight of the supply chain function in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and team
• Supervise and coach a team of 6

Required Qualifications

• Oracle operating systems
• Machine and/or fabrication experience
• Working knowledge of Lean systems and tools
• Strong leadership

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / business
• 5+ years of experience in supervisory role preferably in manufacturing environment

Language Skills

Listen and communicate with union and office employees

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to draw conclusions and make fair judgment on employee issues

Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to work within the ISO 9001 work instructions

Physical Demands

Sit, stand, walk, talk, write, lift, work with hands

Work Environment

Office and shop floor

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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