Value Stream Manager

Position Summary

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for achieving annual objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost of the assigned value stream or defined area. Embraces Lean transformation through education of self and direct reports, kaizen concepts and activities, visual management tools, and root cause problem solving. Works closely with the Director of Operations to establish goals and objectives and strategies to achieve them. By utilizing key leadership principles of respect, humility, and leading by example, this position will create a positive work environment by engaging employees in the continuous improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost initiatives.

This role requires onsite work 5 days/week in Montgomery, AL. Working Hours for this role are M-Th 7am-4:30pm; F 7am-11am. 

What You'll do as a Value Stream Manager

• Manage and coach both direct reports and indirect value stream team members, including Supervisors, Leads, Engineers, Maintenance, Quality Control, Purchasing and Production Planning.    
• Provide direction and collaborate with management and support staff outside of the value stream to conduct operations in a safe and productive capacity to meet the needs of our customers and business objectives.
• Manages employee talent and talent development. Provides growth, training, and development opportunities to employees.
• Maintains results through coaching, and counseling of staff and setting meaningful and measurable goals.
• Balancing the needs of the business and employees, coordinates and manages performance reviews, recruitment/hiring, salary adjustments, work schedules, and conflict resolution/employee relations.
• Working closely and in conjunction with Production Planning; develops and meets schedules based on plans provided.
• Responsible for operational decisions associated with quality control, process procedures, equipment maintenance, and labor utilization.
• Responsible for inventory accuracy by conducting cycle counts and reviewing reporting for accuracy.
• Drives a safe working behavior within the department by demonstrating and promoting safe work performance, ensuring communications and recognition, as well as identifying and anticipating safety needs relative to equipment and or conditions.  Maintains a safe working environment by establishing and enforcing procedures, rules and regulations in accordance with world class safety initiatives and the culture of STERIS Plc.
• Responsible for compliance and supporting/coordinating training regarding internal and external regulations (e.g. FDA, Homeland Security, OSHA, EPA, ISO and STERIS).  Stay abreast of current regulations and establish a monitoring program to audit compliance.
• Supports approved new product development teams and projects through manufacturing input as required.
• Provide direction and leadership in continuous improvement and lean principles.  Continually work to implement ideas and concepts from lean activities.  Provide the necessary training and follow up to sustain improvements. Demonstrate respect for every individual through daily coaching of team Leads and Operators on job duties and in understanding the "why" behind lean principles and tools.
• Works for continuous improvement by analyzing new or alternative ways to improve operations, incorporating staff suggestions into analysis.  Utilize investigating process deviations, customer complaints audit activities and recommendations for implementing corrective or improvement actions within the department.
• Lead production staff by coaching, counseling, motivating and administering corrective action as needed.  Plan, monitor and appraise job results. Direct and maintain activities designed to achieve and maintain high employee morale.  Foster intra- and inter-department cooperation and teamwork.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Seven (7) to (10) years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) to (7) years supervisory experience.

Preferred

• Five (5) years Lean Operations experience.
• Five (5) years working in regulated environment within the drug and or medical device industry. 
• Direct profit and loss accountability experience.

Other

• Long term orientation with ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Effective interpersonal and influence management skills to interact with cross-functional team members.
• Self-directed take charge leader that strives for continuous improvement of process and results of self and team.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Positive leadership abilities, proactively voicing ideas, opinions and suggestions in a constructive way.
• Financial and business acumen, understanding customer and business needs to interpret financial data and performance measures to make informed decisions.
• Customer focused with strong sense of urgency to meeting their needs.
• Data driven and strategic thinking for solving problems and continuous improvement.
• Proven success delivering results.
• Excellent organization, time management and project management skills.
• Relevant experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Accountability and ownership of goals and results.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of lean tools and concepts along with problem solving using data based scientific methods and practices.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that support your health, well-being, and financial future. 

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay.
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 added Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. 

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