Value Stream LeaderIn 1966, Designeers Midwest began providing technical contract employee support to the electronics and manufacturing industries in the Greater Cincinnati area. We represented job opportunities and recruited for permanent and long-term temporary employees, known as "contract employees". Over the decades, we have expanded our employment services and territory but our goal has remained the same: to build a strong record of excellent service by partnering with our clients and understanding their needs. Our knowledge of technical engineering and design sets us apart from other recruiting and staffing agencies and now Designeers Midwest serves clients large and small from coast to coast. Our contract personnel include Engineers and Designers skilled in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronic, Chemical, Process, and Structural / Architectural disciplines. Our Scientific Professionals serve the Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Medical fields. In addition, we also provide administrative personnel with experience in technical engineering and scientific environments.
Job Description:
General Purpose: Leads intact and autonomous work teams in single flow automation lines to ensure a quality product is produced safely, in time for delivery, and within budgeted costs. Drives ongoing Lean methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of performance, safety, and quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Guarantees Safety of operators reporting to him/her as well as any individual in his work area. Is empowered to immediately react and decide when potential risk appears. Understands the need to delegate a portion of this to work teams as they demonstrate readiness and validating their level of qualification. Guarantees Product Quality- and adheres to processes and methods. Is supported in this mission by maintenance tech and quality/KPO liaison who functional report to ME and QE functional leads. Guarantees CTQ > 99% and throughput yield of > 95%.Delivers Outstanding Performance in terms of (1) OTD (> 99.5%), and (2) efficiency (> 95%) by leading intact teams and support personnel through problem solving processes as well a communicating and coordinating effectively with supply chain partners. Implement and Maintain Lean Processes, problem solving, Kaizen and other quality processes with intact teams as well as support personnel. Escalate Issues Quickly that cannot be resolved efficiently to maintain performance, quality and safety standards. Lead & Motivate Intact Work Teams in terms of developing their knowledge, ability to self-manage through continuous support, contact, challenging and providing motivation for them to excel. Meet training and development objectives for all team members in his/her care. Position Qualifications/ Functional Skills/ Competencies: Education / Experience: Strong Leadership Skills (Inspire, Impact, Innovate) Adapting to Change- Readily adapts to change and motivates personnel to take responsibility for adapting to and executing change Strong analytical technical ability to problem solve Planned and Organized Decision Making- makes empowered decision within their area with the best interest of the company in mind Delivering Results Safety- Maintaining a high level of commitment to personally getting things done in their area Quality & Continuous Improvement Mindset- promoting and maintaining high standards of quality within their area Team Player- Coordinates all team resources to accomplish goals and objectives Advises, assists, mentors and provides feedback to others to encourage and inspire the development of work-related competencies and long-term career growth Excellent communications skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams Living the company Mission & Core Values
Required: Bachelors Degree
Minimum 5-10 Years leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials, manufacturing engineering, logistics or quality
Job Factors/Work Environment:- Work is active in nature, with frequent walking of manufacturing plant, warehouse and distribution
- High degree of risk management in terms of safety around large and complex machinery, as well as heavy (up to 200lb) product while in production.
- Up to 10% travel
Qualifications: Leadership, Supervisory or Management Experience is a must.
Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
