Manager, Value Capture Operations

Position Summary

The Manager, Value Capture Operations is a strategic and hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing daily production activities across multiple manufacturing cells, ensuring operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement using lean methodologies and the Ensign‑Bickford Operating System (EBOS). This position leads a team of Production Technicians and Leads, driving performance, engagement, and accountability while aligning operations with broader strategic goals.

• Lead daily operations across multiple production cells ensuring SQDC targets are met.
• Utilize EBOS tools and principles to drive continuous improvement and breakthrough performance.
• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with the Strategy Deployment Process (SDP), manage the value stream’s budget and KPIs, and communicate performance metrics to leadership.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to align priorities and ensure shared goals are achieved.

• Develop and maintain production schedules, balancing production capacity with required shipment dates while minimizing inventory.
• Lead the daily visual management process, including visual boards for real‑time tracking.
• Conduct monthly labor and equipment capacity assessments, present forward‑looking capacity plans, and identify bottlenecks at SIOP meetings.
• Create and release shop orders in ERP (IFS preferred), ensuring accurate inventory and documentation.
• Oversee inventory cycle counts and ensure material replenishment strategies are effective.
• Support new product transfers and production change requests.
• Identify production quality issues beyond the team’s resolution capacity and partner with Quality and R&D teams to root cause and countermeasure to optimize production uptime.
• Coordinate with facilities and engineering for preventive maintenance.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for systemic issues.
• Drive Kaizen initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence.

• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and delivery excellence across all operational functions.
• Lead with authenticity and empathy to build trust, open communication, and psychological safety.
• Develop and mentor high‑performing teams, driving industry‑leading engagement and retention while holding the team accountable to high productivity standards.
• Execute performance management processes including goal setting, coaching, feedback, and development planning.
• Accelerate team performance by hiring top talent when applicable and addressing low/lower performers.
• Continuously train associates on Ensign‑Bickford Operating System (EBOS) tools.
• Manage talent resources for capacity and execute capacity planning; work with Supply Chain to establish and maintain stocking strategies and effective material Kanban / material replenishment.
• Ensure proper material issuances and production reporting to maintain floor stock accuracy.
• Complete final review before placing material into inventory; verify that production batch records are complete.
• Follow established safe work practices and Enviro Logix safety policies; report unsafe or hazardous conditions to supervisor or Environmental, Health, and Safety department.
• Participate directly in the Enviro Logix production process to support seasonality spikes when expected.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or Business Administration. Equivalent military or professional experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years in an operations leadership role.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.

Ability to work in office, manufacturing, and laboratory environments; use a PC for extended periods; lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Enviro Logix is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.