Value Stream Manager - Fabrication

Aebi Schmidt USA; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

M-B Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Chilton, Wisconsin, seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead the fabrication cell responsible for assembly of M-B vehicles and sub‑components. You will oversee inventory, tool availability, and first‑line supervision to ensure TAKT targets are met and continuous improvement is driven across lines.

You will partner with engineering and quality to resolve defects, manage training, and optimize material flow while maintaining safety and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment and TAKT times.
• Ability to be on call for 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Proficiency with ERP/Windchill/Epicor.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering print requirements are met and resolve non-conforming parts with engineering.
• Maintain minimal inventories to support daily needs and ensure parts are on hand.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TAKT time

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Tools

Windchill

Epicor

PDM

Job description

Value Stream Manager

At M-B Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand located in Chilton, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and dedication to excellence. As part of the Aebi Schmidt Group, we are committed to delivering superior solutions to our customers as well as providing rewarding career opportunities.

Position

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers, within the fabrication department, in the assembly of M-B vehicles, attachments, and sub-components of both. Responsible for inventory management for their given cell and ensuring their team has all the parts and tools to do their job.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering print requirements of manufactured parts are met and when non-conforming material is discovered follow current non-conforming requirements. As well as working with engineering on problem parts, fixtures, etc. to reduce manufacturing time and errors.
• Maintain minimal inventories to meet daily requirements, reduce and streamline material movement, and work with stockroom employees to ensure all parts are on hand and accounted for.
• Work to reduce operating costs in all work centers by managing the workforce time keeping, monitoring worker efficiency, and requesting updated job order standards. As well as ensuring job work orders are completed with qualified works who have gained proper qualifications through either internal or external training.
• Work collaboratively with each assembly line stage and the quality department to identify defects in parts, compile NCRs, and arrange parts placement after a disposition is determined by Management/Quality Monitors, trouble shoots and addresses issues to ensure the assembly line performances at optimal TAKT time.
• Assist in the supervision of employees in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and being the first line of defense for enforcing policy and working with management; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Ability to be on call for 2nd and 3rd shift to answer and solve problems.
• Must have training, knowledge, or experience within a Lean Manufacturing environment and working with TAKT times. Able to learn and lead Lean activities within the organization.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software as well as familiarity with PDM and ERP programs (Windchill and Epicor preferred).
• Ability to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly schedules/metrics for adherence and provide continuous status of progress of requirements towards scheduled takt and goals.
• Be able to maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) federal, local, and company regulations, guidelines, and practices.

Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program
• Paid Holidays
• Reimbursement for Select Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Aebi Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled