Value Stream Manager

Espy LLC; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

OPW, a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, seeks a Value Stream Manager to coordinate production and optimize resource use. You will apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure safety, quality, and cost efficiency while leading a skilled team on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in Engineering/Business and 5+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience; strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in supervisory role preferably in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate with union and office employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production activities to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards.
• Lead Lean/Six Sigma events to increase productivity and safety.
• Maintain active communication with department leaders in sales, engineering, quality, maintenance, and shipping.
• Monitor the value stream and inbound/outbound logistics of parts and finished products.
• Oversee the supply chain function in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager and team.
• Supervise and coach salaried workforce.

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

Oracle

Lean systems tools

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 coordinate 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 use Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure the manufacturing of products have keen focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost. Motivate others to action in order to accomplish multiple objectives with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high morale. Provide strong employee relations and leadership skills to acquire and develop talent.

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 ofproducts 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 salaried work force.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor 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 judgement 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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