Role Purpose Reduce the non-value added elements in the value stream Work to eliminate waste in the end-to-end supply chain Ensure the value stream exceeds customer requirements Manage material related functions including, Purchasing, Production Scheduling & Inventory Control Role Responsibilities Defining the product family by conducting product routing analysis and appropriate groupings Ensuring that a current state value stream map is created of the end-to-end value stream(s) Conducting fact-based analysis of the current state map(s) Preparing an ideal state map showing what the value stream could look like in the long term Preparing a future state map that uses lean techniques to eliminate waste and improve process value in the short to mid term Leading and mobilizing the people inside and outside of the value stream to enable the required changes (including customers and suppliers) Leading the day to day activities within the value stream to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made. Managing the activities of the shop floor within their value stream, machining processing and assembly, under the direction of the Director of Operations and follow established procedures and approved processes Manage the purchasing and inventory control functions of their value stream in order to meet on time delivery goals and other company metrics Compile and maintain manual or computerised records such as material inventory, in process production reports and status and location of materials within the SAP/MRP system Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems Utilise Kanban and other lean manufacturing techniques to improve inventory turns and total working capital management Work closely with other departments such as Engineering and Sales on new product development and other related projects Reviews visual schedules and related information to co-ordinate the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments Plan, schedule and co-ordinate departmental activities to fulfil sales orders, meet inventory requirements and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion Supervise all Value Stream members under their responsibility in both shifts Supervise the shop floor through one or more Team Leaders Knowledge/Experience Demonstrable senior experience in progressive manufacturing Leadership/Management Experience Manufacturing methods, techniques and related equipment Product construction and application Production scheduling and shop operations High mix/ Low volume machine shop experience Qualifications Technical Engineering Degree or Qualification, beneficial TPS/ LEAN Manufacturing, beneficial Personal Qualities Highly organised, self-motivated, can work independently Strong leadership skills, excellent written and spoken communication skills Competence in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making Ability to multi-task with adaptability to changing situations Computer literacy, particularly in shop floor control Important Note We cannot provide visa sponsorship to applicants for this role.