Value Stream Supervisor

IDEX Corporation; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead assigned value streams with a Lean focus. You will supervise machining and assembly teams, drive safety, 5S, quality and on-time delivery, and develop employees through training and coaching.

You will partner with value stream owners to implement standard work, monitor daily attendance, and apply problem-solving and cost awareness to improve key metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent supervision experience.
• Lean knowledge with one-piece flow preferred.
• Minimum 1 year supervision or 3+ years in manufacturing support, or 5 years supervision.
• 5+ years GAST product experience with supervision exposure.
• 10 years of direct supervision experience possible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and workers; coordinate the production schedule.
• Uphold Safety and 5S in value stream areas.
• Develop skills and conduct performance management.
• Monitor daily attendance; provide feedback and coaching.
• Conduct daily Value Stream Walks and drive continuous improvement.
• Improve metrics: Safety, Quality, OTD, Schedule Attainment, units/hour.
• Manage Value Stream Board and align with policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Supervisory experience

5S

Team leadership

Safety

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Associates degree with 3+ years supervision

10+ years directly supervising a team

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Who is GAST Manufacturing?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our team.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Responsible for the supervising and sustaining assigned value streams. Demonstrated success in applying basics of Lean: Single piece flow, setup time reduction, inventory reduction, 5S, etc. Will supervise both machining and assembly teams this includes timekeeping while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented problem solving, and administering employee discipline and recognition as related to Company policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of production and workers, including coordinating the production schedule.
• Responsible for Safety and 5S in assigned value stream areas.
• Responsible for team building and skill development of the employees in the value stream areas assigned.
• Responsible for monitoring each production associate’s daily attendance for accuracy and approval.
• Provides regular feedback and performance management to team – administers correction when necessary.
• Must conduct Daily Value Stream Walk:
  • Looking for proper flow, disruptions to flow, (identify on issue board), and adherence to standard work instructions.
  • Coaching employees, defect data collection, and talking with operators about disruptions and ideas on continuous improvements.
  • Monitoring, assessing, and correcting safety and quality practices.
• Improve key metrics: Safety, Quality, OTD, Schedule Attainment, Units Per Man Hour, and Productivity.
• Manages Value Stream Board to ensure processes are implemented and followed.
• Works with other value stream owners and managers to develop and administer consistent departmental and corporate policies.
• Writes and conducts development plans for employees within value stream.
• Demonstrates experience and knowledge in the manufacturing and/or industrial industry.
• Be a self-starter while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask as needed.
• Possesses exceptional analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits ability to operate computers and program or software applications with proficiency.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply basic cost accounting concepts.
• Possesses organizational skills.
• Creates and sustains training and implements rotation of employees for cross training and career development.
• Improves On Time Delivery by managing staffing and increased units per hour.
• Improves 5S audit scores.
• Increases Employee Engagement survey results by 5% from previous year.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related field or equivalent experience with at least one (1) year demonstrated success in supervision OR
  • Associate’s Degree in Business or Engineering with at least three (3) years demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support, OR
  • At least five (5) years demonstrated success in manufacturing supervision, OR
  • At least five (5) years GAST Product experience with at least one (1) year demonstrated success in supervision, OR
  • At least 10 years of experience directly supervising a team in any industry.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one piece flow, preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to work varying shifts, including weekends.
• Possesses technical aptitude and mental/physical/visual acuity.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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