Value Stream Manager- Line 2 Assembly

Aebi Schmidt; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

M-B Companies, an Aebi Schmidt brand in Chilton, WI, is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead the Line 1 assembly cell, ensuring TAKT timing, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate workers, manage inventories, collaborate with engineering and quality, and drive Lean initiatives across the production floor while maintaining safety and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Lean environment knowledge and TAKT time optimization.
• Ability to train and supervise staff to meet safety and production targets.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; familiarity with PDM/ERP systems (Windchill, Epicor).

Responsibilities

• Oversee assembly line workers and coordinate cell activities.
• Maintain minimal inventories to meet daily requirements.
• Monitor workforce timekeeping and efficiency; adjust schedules.
• Collaborate with quality to identify defects and address issues.
• Ensure safe working environment and enforce EH&S guidelines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TAKT Time

Microsoft Office

PDM/ERP (Windchill, Epicor)

On-call availability

Tools

Windchill

Epicor

Job description

Value Stream Manager - Line 1

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 engaged 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