Job Summary:
Reporting to the Value Stream Director, the Value Stream Product Manager provides leadership and management of a multi-function team of employees for the safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity (Gross Margin) and production cost performance results of a multi-cell/multi-shift manufacturing operation. The Value Stream Product Manager leads operational excellence across the production function within the value stream with a keen focus on waste elimination, speed enhancements with the purposeful intent of consistently meeting or exceeding customer requirements. This position has responsibility for all production supervisory roles and for equipping these Supervisors with the skills necessary to effectively execute against all predetermine production objectives (SQDIP). This role serves as the accountability role model where favorable performance is adequately reinforced and performance management practices deployed when required. The Value Stream Production Manager position is a results driven position where all activities are aligned with the Value Stream “Plan-to-Win” strategy and the overarching requirement to protect the Chesterton Brand by ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This role has mentoring and professional development responsibilities for all production based value stream employees.
Job Model: On-Site
On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.
Responsibilities:
* Sets production center goals and objectives that align with Value Stream “Plan-to-Win” annual strategy.
* Develops and implements SQDIP metrics with supporting Leading Metrics to ensure real-time adjusts are deployed to address risks impacting performance results.
* Creates and maintains a work environment where employee safety and health are prioritized. Drives end-to-end manufacturing results within the Planning, Quality and Engineering functions embedded in the Value Stream.
* Partners with other Value Stream Production Managers to define a clear cadence of accountability and to ensure there are effective interactions to institutionalize best practices.
* Develops and leads high performing teams to achieve production targets.
* Establishes clear lines of performance accountability.
* Manages production operation expenses and budgets for the production center, including COGs and indirect manufacturing expenses and capital expenses.
* Optimizes productivity and inventory to achieve DSL, Gross Margin and Inventory Management targets (Cycle Count Accuracy & Turns).
* Implements effective and actionable Daily Management routines utilizing SQDIP metrics to meet performance objectives and drive continuous improvement.
* Utilizes leading metrics to proactively identify problems and opportunities and implement sustainable corrective actions and solutions.
* Develops and implements processes and procedures to continuously improve in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
* Implements effective and sustainable 5S practices.
* Consistently works with a focused attention on elimination of waste in the production process to enhance speed to the customer.
* Establishes, deploys and maintains accountability to standard work instructions and control.
* Drives expansion of VKS to capture, standardize and optimize standard work.
* Drives employees training and adherence to standards. Develops next level of leads and supervisors for assigned areas.
* Responsible for the work defined in the NPI process to prepare the operations to drive successful new product launch processes.
* Ensures compliance with Chesterton Quality System and supporting ISO 9001:2015 Quality standards, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental standards and Company policies and procedures.
Essential Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Effective leadership skills. Ability to inspire individuals to take pride in their work, perform in a team environment and achieve daily production goals
* Strong management skills including the ability to make quick decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating
* Advanced written, and verbal communication Strong ability to manage conflict, both interpersonal and situational
* Advanced problem-solving, decision-making and planning abilities.
* Flexible, open minded, and able to think creatively to solve complex operational issues while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment
Education and/or Experience:
* Manufacturing or industrial engineering and supervisory experience in machining and assembly
* Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
* Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing management role
* Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of applying lean and Six Sigma tools
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Moderate noise (i.e.: computer printers, traffic) exists daily in the work environment. Exposure to fumes and high levels of heat and noise while on the factory floor.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This role is a U.S. based role. If the candidate resides in the desired location of the role, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.
Targeted pay range: $115,000/yr. - $120,000/yr. depending on experience
Chesterton is committed to paying all its employees in a fair and equitable manner. The pay range associated with this position ($115,000/yr. - $120,000/yr. DOE) is Chesterton's good-faith salary estimate for the presently available position. Several roles at Chesterton are considered “leveled” positions and as such, the company reserves the right to advertise and or hire for this position at appropriate level depending on applicant’s skillset/experience. If the salary range to be offered for a “leveled” based position (I, II, III, etc.) is different than what was advertised on any posting, that range will be discussed with the candidate before they are formally invited to interview.
Hired applicants may be eligible for additional incentive compensation depending on the level and or function of the position which will be discussed with the candidate prior to formal interview. Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
Please note that the final salary offered for any position will be based on many factors, including but not limited to: candidate qualifications such as education and experience, internal equity, geographical location, and budget. Please note, it is not the company's usual practice to hire near or at the top of a pay range for any position that is available.
Chesterton anticipates the application window closing approximately 45 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Chesterton to shorten or extend the application window.
All of A.W. Chesterton Company employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and the respective medical surveillance requirements.
Chesterton is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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