Value-Stream Production Leader (Lean & Six Sigma)

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric Co in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a designated value stream and manage a workforce of approximately 90 employees, with full accountability for cost, methods, quality and delivery. Reporting to the Sr.

Dir, Site Operations, you will drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. You will coordinate with Supply Chain, QA and Planning, ensure on-time customer orders, oversee budgeting, and promote a safe, collaborative manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years’ experience in low volume/high mix, engineered and built to order manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge and leadership in Lean, Six Sigma, 5P or other continuous improvement models; participated in related improvement projects.
• Proven record of initiative, problem solving and the ability to recognize and implement improvements.
• Experience working with customized engineered products.
• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to teach others, mentor and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed (including possible weekends as production needs dictate).

Responsibilities

• Lead the designated value stream to meet and improve schedule dates, reduce process times, reduce inventory levels and increase the utilization of resources.
• Lead production team to meet daily output targets and value streams.
• Ensure orders are pulled and shipped according to plant pull schedules while maintaining FIFO.
• Investigate Cycle loss and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Operational Excellence to establish value stream priorities in line with future state and business strategy.
• Research new processes and equipment that might improve throughput and productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and results and inform management and peers regarding production delays and other related issues.
• Work with Supply Chain, QA and Planning regarding parts, inventory and quality issues.
• Assist supervisors in the evaluation and improvement of manufacturing processes, through lean concepts and Six Sigma, while driving a lean culture.
• Drive team toward execution of business goals using Lean manufacturing methodology.
• Lead and mentor a manufacturing workforce consisting of approximately 90 employees including supervisors, team leaders, and hourly production workers.
• Ensure the quality and timely manufacture and delivery of customer orders.
• Promote a working environment that encourages employee involvement to achieve excellence in productivity, customer service and quality.
• Ensure coordination and cooperation between departments to meet company objectives.
• Assist in creation and compliance of the department’s annual budget.
• Oversee problem resolution to address operational and mechanical problems and the analysis for reoccurrence prevention.
• Set priorities with the assistance of the Plant Manager.
• Confer with other department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping to meet the department and company goals.
• Institute policies and controls for cost-cutting and research new processes and equipment that may improve throughput and profitability.
• Evaluate and update the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals within the time frame designated for their position level Review performance or all subordinates and all salary adjustments for the Viper team.
• Review disciplinary actions to ensure consistency and policy compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety Policies, OSHA and EPA Standards.
• Respond to and resolve department emergencies.
• Be responsible for executing business goals supporting safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

5P

Problem solving

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customized engineered products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field

Job description

G&W Electric Co in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a designated value stream and manage a workforce of approximately 90 employees, with full accountability for cost, methods, quality and delivery. Reporting to the Sr.

Dir, Site Operations, you will drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. You will coordinate with Supply Chain, QA and Planning, ensure on-time customer orders, oversee budgeting, and promote a safe, collaborative manufacturing