Value Stream Supervisor

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** 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…