Value Stream Manager

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success.If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.Job summary:Manages Value Stream/Production Line(s) to ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Improvements and budget targets are met. Effectively uses resources, creates robust processes and systems that allow seamless transition of new products into work cells. Provides leadership to drive continuous improvement and daily execution to maximize growth and profitability of the Value Stream(s) in support of the Product Lines.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Ensures that customer requirements for product quality, delivery and cost are met or exceeded through effective planning, product design, scheduling, manufacturing, and shipping processes. Manages daily improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) metrics by driving problem-solving for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA). Builds / develops high performing teams and systems, enabling efficient execution of objectives and goals.Develops and manages value stream cost center financial goals and cost reductions initiatives in support of all Business objectives. Establishes a capital equipment budget with expenditure timing for the value stream (CapEx).Collaborates with Future Value project teams to enable smooth and seamless transition of new products into the work cells. Utilizes the Product and Technology transfer processes, including definition of acceptance criteria, and drives closure to the transfer checklist when successful transition is achieved.Collaborate with the corporate automation and systems controls team to implement new technologies into the value stream.Maximizes utilization of all value stream assets in alignment with corporate Enterprise Asset Management strategy. Ensure total preventive maintenance culture is implement and sustain across the value stream. Ensures that facilities, tooling and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated to maximize output, and to provide safe working conditions.Leads the implementation and sustainability of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in the value stream.Ensures that Greene, Tweed's values and management policies, procedures, and practices are strongly supported and implemented consistently throughout the manufacturing lines. Drives compliance to the Quality Management System.Utilizes Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean methodologies including Lean Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) in every activity of production. Directs training and leadership of continuous improvement events, Departmental Display Visual Board Meetings, use of Departmental Kaizen Visual Boards, and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) methodology.Provides leadership to ensure effective communications, coordination and collaboration within the production line, including areas not directly under the Value Stream Manager's direct management.Works with Supply Chain members to establish effective Make v Buy process for products within the Production Line (s) and products currently outsourced.Establishes goals and performance expectations for manufacturing team members. Sets objectives and defines results required to support strategic product line and organizational goals.Provides formal performance reviews and talent development plans, fostering team development and cross-training to maintain a culture of continuous improvementIdentifies resources necessary including employees, tooling, equipment, and facilities, to meet production demand. Manages Capacity Plan to support manufacturing and product line strategyWorks with other Managers to share best practice and lessons learned to effectively improve site operations.Greene, Tweed Job DescriptionNote: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employeeoccupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any otherjob-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.Required Minimum QualificationsEducation/Certifications: B.S. degree preferred (or equivalent experience).Skills and Experience:10 years operations/new product development experience required, including a thorough understanding and practical application of broad strategic concepts, particularly in the fields of production, planning, quality, purchasing, engineering, lean supply chain, finance, human resources and information systems.Proven ability to effectively lead teams and align resources to meet business objectives; Ideal candidate will have 5 years of previous people management experienceDemonstrated working knowledge in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing practices and principles. Green Belt and/or Lean Leader certification preferred.Ability to effectively lead change and convey a forward-looking perspective in motivating, inspiring and managing people.Ability to create and/or foster a leadership environment that is conducive to teamwork and personal development of the team's members.Strong analytical Skills with an emphasis on scientific method of problem solving (LSS), coupled with the ability to develop and execute appropriate action plans.Demonstrated project management, time management and resource planning skills and experience required.Job Environment:Physical Requirements:Standing Frequently (46-100%)Sitting Frequently (46-100%)Lifting Up to 25lbs without assistanceCarrying Up to 25lbs without assistanceWalking Frequently (46-100%)Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lensesMental Requirements:Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impactSupervise Frequently (46-100%)Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)Organize Frequently (46-100%)Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)Communication Frequently (46-100%)Work EnvironmentHigh Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)Noises Loud (manufacturing environment, movement of large equipment)Fumes Exposure Frequently (46-100%)Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k savings plan, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance and more, to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.Equal Opportunity Employer:Greene, Tweed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.Drug Free Workplace:Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.NOTE: Greene, Tweed is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at GT without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Greene, Tweed, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Greene, Tweed as a result of the referral or through other means.