Value Stream Manager

Your Job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Value Stream Manager to join our team in Maumelle, AR.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Our Team

Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company, is an end-to-end provider of innovation, development, and manufacturing solutions to the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device industries.

What You Will Do


* 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


* Articulate the fundamental assumptions, logic, and data for the designated Value Stream, developing end-to-end mapping to identify waste and constraints, then eliminating them


* Provide guidance to the Site Lead on the Value Stream(s) performance and needs for improvement (CIPs)


* Develop, implement, and sustain standard work/practices


* Provide action plans for training and troubleshooting for new and existing Value Stream(s) team members


* Oversee the direct labor force via supervisors


* Relentless focus on driving improvement in the Value Stream(s)


* Ensure that normal/abnormal conditions are visual, with clear actions to reinstate flow and prevent recurrence of issues


* Provide support and knowledge to the production support teams for active problem-solving


* Ensure adequate resources are assigned for the designated value stream(s)


* Identify, escalate, and remove issues, problems, or roadblocks to the VSM implementation plan


* Take ownership of communicating key metrics and performance updates to the customer

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment


* At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing a team


* Demonstrated experience in using Lean principles to drive the elimination of waste, kaizen, constraint management, and value stream mapping


* Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software to track and improve performance metrics


* Experience leading through influence (e.g., cross functional teams, indirect reports, etc.)

What Will Put You Ahead


* Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt)


* Experience in the Medical Device industry

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

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