VALUE STREAM MANAGER

Are you looking for a great work culture, good teammates, and caring leadership? Ortho Development is the place to be. We offer great benefits, working Monday through Friday. We are an exciting place to work that provides autonomy for you to excel at your tasks. Ortho Development Corporation helps people do what they love by restoring mobility. We are an orthopedic design, manufacturing and distribution company located in Draper, Utah. We offer a complete benefits package, clean work environment.
As a Value Stream Manager, you will be responsible for supporting a manufacturing environment directed by metrics and deadlines. This full-time onsite position is available to start immediately and is a great opportunity in the exciting medical device industry.
Location: Onsite - Draper, UT
Schedule: Monday- Friday

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field
• Experience as a Value Stream Manager
• Minimum of 3-5 years Supervisor experience
• Basic understanding of planning practices
• LEAN or Six Sigma training and practical application
• Utilization of LEAN systems in manufacturing, e.g. Tier boards
• Implementation of a LEAN system
• Strong communication skills
• Listening, questioning, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a high mix/low volume environment
• Experience in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles

• Direct supervision of Production Supervisors and oversight of direct labor force via Production Supervisors
• Understanding and practical utilization of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities
• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching, training, and mentoring
• Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning
• Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules
• Overall ownership for the Value Stream(s), ensuring a safe work environment that promotes engagement and accountability for its performance
• Confirm Targets and Plan for the Value Stream(s), using daily management metrics (SQDC) to conduct fact-based analysis of current state, and drive improvement for future state
• Maintain direct and/or indirect leadership of the value stream
• Provide guidance to the Director of Manufacturing on the Value Stream(s) performance and needs for improvement
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work/practices
• Provide support and knowledge to the production support teams for active problem-solving
• Identify, escalate, and remove issues, problems, or roadblocks to the production plan
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned