Value Stream Leader Job

Role Summary/Purpose:

• The Value Stream Leader will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Be responsible for developing and executing a business plan that provides delivery of goals and metrics including Safety, Quality, Productivity, Output, Cycle reduction / Inventory Reduction, and Continuous Improvement / Lean Implementation Strategy for a given Product / Assembly
• Promote customer satisfaction, develop positive customer relationships, and focus on Team Development
• Create and Drive Lean Vision via leading and participating in Action Workouts (AWO / kaizen) and utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools to improve processes

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university of college OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in an Operations or Management position
• Minimum of 3 years of Lean manufacturing, Assembly, Machining or Fabrication work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Leadership experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to be coached in lean methodology

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• [Company] will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations is preferred
• Prior application of Lean methodology and Lean deployment experience is preferred
• Six Sigma training is preferred (GE employees only)
• Strong personal computer (PC), Microsoft access, Data warehouse, and production planning experience
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high intensity environment while spending majority of time on shop floor
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and team building skills
• Change Agent with a demonstrated commitment for process improvement via lean problem solving tools
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of engineering drawings / specifications and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of safety agency regulations