What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Manager position at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company?
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming manufacturing processes and building high-performance teams? We’re looking for an experienced Value Stream Manager (VS Manager) to take charge of our production assembly and machining operations – with a strong focus on technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Ready to lead our value stream to new heights? Apply now and help us build a safer, more efficient, and more innovative future!
Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
Ready to lead our value stream to new heights? Apply now and help us build a safer, more efficient, and more innovative future!
Company Overview
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125-years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Sales Incentive Plan
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
- Lead cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and materials in a matrixed organization
- Drive daily management systems Daily Management for safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) performance
- Implement and continuously improve standard work, visual management, takt time adherence, and flow
- Manage staffing, production planning, and overtime to meet takt and customer demand
- Lead daily tier meetings and performance reviews; escalate constraints and initiate corrective actions
- Develop and execute value stream plans aligned with plant KPIs and strategic goals
- Champion Lean tools which include value stream mapping, kaizen, A3 problem-solving, Kanban, SMED, and 5S
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, first-pass yield, lead time, inventory turns, and on-time delivery
- Maintain conformance with company rules and regulations
- Aligns with the Safety Manager to provide a safe work environment and ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations regarding environmental, OSHA, and workers' compensation
- Ensure adherence to run rates
- Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
- Coaches and develops other to ensure organizational success; identifies talent and provides opp
- Work Experience: 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience, including team leadership with demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and driving process improvements while implementing lean manufacturing activities within an organization
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing or Business Operations
- Certifications: Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt
- Computer Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook and ERP system
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing applications and concepts; Knowledge of ISO 9001 systems; Knowledge of machining and assembly operations in a manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, engineering drawings, and procedure manuals; Ability to write standard documentation
