Value Stream Manager
Pentair
- Manitowoc, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design and implement lean processes and systems while following the PDCA cycle.
- Define measurable SPQDCC goals and objectives for all improvement activities.
- Actively develop and deploy Lean Assessments across the business.
- Teach, coach and mentor process owners and leaders on how to sustain results.
- Identify and evaluate resource requirements to support production requirements.
- Communicate plans, actions, and results to the organization.
- Execute company strategy deployment associated with implementation of lean systems, in a fast-paced environment.
- Promote and ensure lean practices throughout company and external suppliers.
- Coordinate with Human Resources on appropriate staffing, placement, and performance improvement of employees.
- Partner with Site Leader / Operations Director on budget development and ensuring resources meet budget level.
- Liaise with upstream functional leaders; Sale, Marketing, Engineering, Project Management ensuring value stream focus is on delivery to customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel will be at a minimum as the position is site centric (10% to 15% Maximum), however, there may-be a need for cross segment / business unit / site activity as and when required.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years leading and managing manufacturing department(s).
- Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts (layouts, material, performance to Takt, etc.)
- Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
- Ability to develop leaders.
- Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership
- Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels
- Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture
- Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory