Value Stream Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The Value Stream Production Manager is responsible for all the activities that occur in the Value Stream. A “Value Stream” is defined as the activities and associated resources needed to bring a product through a process to meet customer demand. To the extent feasible, the resources in a Value Stream will be dedicated to the product produced. General responsibilities can be summarized into two categories:

• Tactical, day-to day performance of the Value Stream
• Creation of the current state and future state value stream maps and the execution of the associated implementation plan

• Assure output of the Value Stream is at required levels to meet customer demand.
• Implement/maintain all safety procedures that pertain to the processes in the Value Stream.
• Maintain capacity of manpower and processes to meet future customer demands.
• Lead the implementation of the lean manufacturing techniques and philosophy in the Value Stream to continuously improve the resources (material, labor and supplies) needed per unit of output.
• Develop direct reports and other Value Stream employees professionally, technically and in support of a lean, team-based culture.
• Assure adherence to all standardized business processes.
• Report to the plant manager with updates on the two general responsibilities.

• Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.
• Adhere to and promote the HR Pledge.
• Cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.
• Actively embrace our core principles.

The Value Stream Production Manager will have the entire “Focus Factory” under his/her charge and will be responsible for the management of this team. The number of direct reports will vary but are expected to range from three to eight.

• Strong understanding of the principles of lean manufacturing and how to implement the tools in support of operational performance goals
• Appropriate knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to use the manufacturing information system to obtain information pertaining to the facility
• Ability to develop and use project management techniques to manage key initiatives
• Ability to use a personal computer to perform ad-hoc analysis and create management tools
• Ability to oversee quotations, engineering, scheduling and purchasing of responsible parts and product
• Understanding of and the ability to utilize the concepts of change management to achieve successful implementation of business objectives

• Ability to influence others in a desired direction using goals, training, standards/rules, recognition, coaching, team spirit, assistance, initiative, self-control, honesty and priority setting to achieve business results
• Ability to handle personnel issues decisively and fairly
• Ability to inspire and motivate others to perform well, accepts feedback from others
• Ability to direct the activities of a group of production supervisors and lead people; effective supervisory and management skills

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Ability to delegate work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities
• Ability to train individuals in desired positions

• Ability and willingness to consider the impact of one’s own decisions on others, both inside and outside of their immediate work group
• Ability to relate to others in a professional manner and effectively deal with sensitive personnel issues while considering the needs, wants and feelings of others
• Ability to work with other individuals toward common goals by demonstrating respect, listening to others’ points of view, avoiding defensiveness, expressing personal viewpoints with tact, avoiding blaming of others or finger-pointing and being persuasive without personal attacks or…