Value Stream Manager

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This position reports to the General Manager. This position will oversee and manage day to day operation of value stream with overall responsibilities for production and production-related activities so that approved products are manufactured in support of Solar’s business plan and within quality standards and cost objectives.

This position provides leadership and functional guidance for the production schedule, WIP inventory, Personnel Safety, Employee Development, Process Improvements, Cost Management, and Inter/Intra organization effectiveness. The incumbent interfaces with all levels of management, as well as other functional disciplines. The incumbent must possess a strong knowledge of Manufacturing and Test processes as well as Lean Manufacturing techniques. Technical knowledge of the product, lean supply chain management, Engineering processes and 6 Sigma are imperative to success. Resource management, the ability to lead successful teams, continuous process improvement, and a working knowledge of Solar’s policies, procedures, and bargaining unit contracts are essential requirements for this position. This position also requires a candidate to be familiar in production planning process, capacity planning and Value Stream Mapping. MRP and/or ERPln Material planning and Production Control experience is beneficial.

Verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills as well as organizational and planning skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse workforce are required.

Principal Accountabilities

The incumbent leads and is held accountable for the following key functions:

Safety:

• Foster a safe environment through education, awareness, and ownership.
• Meet corporate safety goals for facility.
• Complete accident investigations and appropriate disposition.

Schedule Execution:

• Meet or exceed on time delivery to customer needs.
• Develop plan to achieve production capacity for annual demand and long-term forecast.
• Lead day-to-day activities within the value stream to ensure that current commitments are achieved.

Employee development:

• Manage a staff of various classifications
• Develop training requirements for each job classification in reporting structure.
• Conduct performance appraisals, merit and promotional planning.
• Offer creation of Individual development plans for direct reports.
• Develop team member roles, values and goals.

Process improvements:

• Develop current and future state value stream maps for value stream.
• Meet manufacturing cycle time (MCT) goals.
• Continuously improve ratio of value to non-value-added activities.
• Sponsor and lead various continuous improvement projects using 6 Sigma and Lean techniques.
• Develop tooling and improve facilities to reduce variation, improve quality and reduce cycle time and increase capacity.

Cost Managements / Reduction:

• Responsible for overtime management, headcount, operational budget, employee expense, OCE and capital projects.
• WIP inventory.

Inter / Intra organization effectiveness:

• Active Participation in the Planning and Operations teams.
• Maintain Value Stream metrics for Cycle time, Costs, and Quality.

What do we expect from a suitable candidate?

• 5+ years in Operation environment experience

• Knowledge of Solar Turbines production & material planning model
• Knowledge of Solar Turbines operations
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Proven results in leading others to execute projects
• Has developed strategies.
• Actively organizes team building across organization
• Known as a coach/mentor for others, good communication skills, fluency in English
• Prioritize and perform tasks in high-pressure environment
• 5-8 years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

What is Solar Turbines offering to you?

• We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
• Excellent professional growth and career opportunities in an international environment of a worldwide leader in a very exciting and growing sector of industry
• Fair and friendly atmosphere
• Interesting remuneration package - at Solar we share our achievements with all employees

Corporate bonus paid once a year
Performance bonus paid twice a year

• 5 weeks holiday
• Meal allowance
• Cafeteria system 5000 points per year
• Multisport card
• Employee canteen at the workplace
• Excellent coffee for free
• Pension or life insurance up to 24 000 CZ/per year
• Language trainings provided by company
• Company events