Value Stream Manager at WireCo WorldGroup

Dresden, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Lean Environment, Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Productivity, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Communication, Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Employee Empowerment, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Safety Compliance, Training

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world. WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance. For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com. https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY Job Description The Value Stream Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end value creation of Sedalia’s value stream model towards overall business growth. The Value Stream Manager is the key leader in driving waste out of the value stream, in an effort to generate a consistent product flow, while maintaining a consistently high quality of work. Duties & Responsibilities Ownership of Value Stream P&L’s including cost analysis and opportunities, absorption goals, and manufacturing productivity. Responsible for leading the Design for Operational Excellence implementation and long-term manufacturing strategies for flow and growth. Meets with the Leaders regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization. Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off -shift management and order shipments. Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload. Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area is compliant with safety requirements. Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team. Utilizes leader daily standard work, in conjunction with the tracking and visual KPI boards, to ensure results are achieved through gemba walks, root cause countermeasure follow-up, and process confirmation. Ensures Value Stream Leaders provide effective cross-training for the Value Stream Associates, including backups from other areas, to ensure a continuous smooth running Value Stream. This training is the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time. Works with the other members of the team to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it, as documented in the Site Tracking Center. In addition, the Value Stream Manager works with the Value Stream Team Leaders to maintain the +QDIPE (Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Engagement Process Improvement Boards). The minimum requirements in a visually controlled environment that ensures no problems remain hidden. Ensure there is a direct connection with the Quality department to ensure critical to quality process controls are captured end-to-end, throughout the Value Stream. The Value Stream Manager must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS): Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo Supervisory Responsibility Lead team of Site Leaders to drive the day-to-day execution of operations and people processes Keep team apprised of departmental and organizational objectives and updates through regular 1-on-1s and staff meetings Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business or 6-10 years of applicable work experience leading people in a Lean environment. Responsible for leadership of projects/kaizens and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity. Sufficient experience and background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resources management, inventory control and strategic planning. Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Additional Information Materials and Equipment Directly Used Handheld tablet Handheld scan gun Forklift Wire and Strand Spoolers Side cutters, bolt cutters, linesman pliers, overhead hoist, respooling machine Personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Pushing/pulling, lifting up to 75 lbs. Production floor environment Additional Information: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. An applicant must complete a satisfactory background check post-offer of employment. A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment. Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required) Must be 18 years of age or older. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Responsibilities

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the end-to-end value creation of Sedalia’s value stream model, focusing on driving waste out of the value stream to ensure consistent product flow and high-quality work. This role includes leading daily operations, continuous improvements, and fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.