What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Value Stream Manager WTN position at Dakota Bodies?
Description
The 2 nd Shift Value Stream Manager leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing operations for the 2 nd shift. They are responsible for cost-effective planning, processing, and production. This role will be the direct manager for each Shift Supervisor on 2 nd shift. The Value Stream Manager contributes to the success of operations by ensuring products are manufactured with uncompromised safety and the highest quality while being produced on-time, within budget.
Duties And Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
The 2 nd Shift Value Stream Manager leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing operations for the 2 nd shift. They are responsible for cost-effective planning, processing, and production. This role will be the direct manager for each Shift Supervisor on 2 nd shift. The Value Stream Manager contributes to the success of operations by ensuring products are manufactured with uncompromised safety and the highest quality while being produced on-time, within budget.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Always promotes a safe working environment.
- Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company.
- Training and development of team members. Ability to create effective teams and develop next level talent.
- Communicates professionally with appropriate team members and leadership to understand schedule priorities and react accordingly.
- Works with 1 st shift Managers on production goals and attainment.
- Works with Maintenance team to accommodate routine and annual maintenance activities.
- Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.
- Identifies opportunities for cost control and works to implement them with support from the Assistant Plant Manager and Operations Director.
- Focused on ongoing process improvement.
- Manages collection and reporting of production data, KPI’s etc. to support routine dashboards and special reports as required by the Assistant Plant Manager and/or Operations Director.
- Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience
- Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Proficient with MS Office suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High attention to detail.
- Creative problem solver.
- Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
- 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
- Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
- Ability to effectively lead and manage in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing knowledge and process preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred.