Value Stream ManagerKings Norton, Birmingham£40 - £45k base + leading benefits packageJAM Recruitment has partnered with a leading global Aerospace provider currently experiencing considerable growth and as such are currently recruiting for a value stream manager to become an integral part of their manufacturing function.The role is responsible for developing and managing product and information flow within the value stream in accordance with lean methodology to achieve value stream KPI\\\'s.Strong people leadership and resource management skills are essential t deliver against performance objectives focused on continuous improvement and people development within the value stream.Key Deliverables:#61623 Accountable for all operational results Safety, Inventory, Quality, Cost, and Delivery across the value stream defined from raw material reception through finished goods shipment.#61623 Accountable for reporting and delivering to all KPI\\\'s which drive the operation to continuously improve, ensuring the Team Leaders TL maintain all key KPI data visual management boards.#61623 Define and deliver Continuous Improvement Plans for the value stream from future state maps. Prioritise and task manage value stream support team to perform against KPI\\\'s and budget.#61623 Accountable for contact between the value stream and all external stakeholders in the production process shared resource manager, sub - contractors, external logistics personnel in terms of delivery performance, quality issues, and flow between the facilities.#61623 Through the TLs, ensure that all employees are fully conversant and compliant with the Company\\\'s Health and Safety policies. Ensure that all relevant Health and Safety legislation is effectively implemented and managed.#61623 Support Operations Manager and General Manager in all business aspects.QualityKey Performance Indicator: Right First Time RFT#61623 Fully accountable for all aspects of quality from raw material reception through to finished product shipment.#61623 Create and champion improvement plans of all manufacturing processes to enable right first time performance.#61623 Ensure effective problem resolution using relevant data as required.#61623 Ensure customer protection is in place and that countermeasures are completed in a timely manner.#61623 Accountable for demonstrating awareness and application of relevant company procedures.#61623 Accountable for RCCA closure within the agreed timescales.CostKey Performance Indicators: Efficiency and Inventory#61623 Accountable for the Value Stream budget, whilst possessing sufficient knowledge of local operations to understand changes in performance and implement immediate countermeasures.#61623 Manage inventory in line with budget and WIP targets.#61623 Champion capital expenditures for value stream, escalate out of control conditions, and implement recovery plan as needed.#61623 Provide input to Finance and Operations Manager for budget creation.Leadership#61623 Accountable for all communication with Team Leaders, Value Stream support staff, and relevant operations personnel.#61623 Support Operations Team Leaders in acting as a Key Communicator. Communicate consistently and effectively to all employee representatives, external suppliers, management team and customers as appropriate. Provide appropriate feedback on a regular and when needed basis.#61623 Actively resolve issues using standard model of leadership behaviour: setting expectations, coaching, recognition, constructive feedback, and escalation where appropriate.#61623 Leading and sponsoring improvement activities using lean methodology, tools, and techniques.KEY SKILLS#61623 Aircraft and manufacturing experience desirable.#61623 Quality system awareness.#61623 Strong leadership skills.#61623 Effective communication skills.#61623 Awareness of HSE requirements.#61623 Resource management skills.#61623 Supervisory management skills.#61623 Basic understanding of continuous improvement tools and techniques.#61623 Comprehensive knowledge of finance/budgeting.#61623 Understanding of a commercial business environment.To apply for the role, please submit a current copy of your CV in response to this advert or for more information, call Ian Moore on 0161 905 5160. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter LinkedInJAM Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.