Value Stream Manager na ASC Engineered Solutions
ASC Engineered Solutions · Columbia, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Columbia
The Value Stream Manager (VSM) will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and continuously improving one of two product value streams (Gruvlok or Threaded Fittings) within the machine shop. This role ensures that customer requirements for each specific product group are achieved at the highest levels of safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness. The VSM serves is a key leader who integrates the workforce, materials, machines, processes, and lead-times to drive KPI’s for a specific product families.
How You Will Help
Leadership & People Management
- Lead a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators within the value stream.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development for team members.
Operational Excellence
- Own the performance of the value stream, ensuring achievement of KPIs including safety, quality, lead time, cost, and productivity.
- Collaborate with planning, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient material flow and customer satisfaction.
- Implement continuous improvement and Lean principles (5S, standard work, Kaizen, SMED, visual management, etc.) to reduce waste and improve productivity.
Strategic Execution
- Develop and improve the value stream roadmap for each product group in alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
- Successfully Identify and execute opportunities for capital investment, technology upgrades, and process automation to improve competitiveness.
- Partner with quality and engineering teams to address recurring issues and improve first-pass yield.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Track, analyze, and report on daily/weekly/monthly performance metrics.
- Lead and facilitate Gemba activities and regular value stream meetings to review progress, remove barriers, and drive alignment.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in machining or metalworking operations.
- Proven track record of leading teams of 50+ employees, with strong people management skills.
- Deep knowledge of continuous improvement, material flow, supply chain, and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
- ERP/MRP system experience; proficiency with MS Office and data analysis tools.
Desired Attributes
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for shop floor engagement.
- Ability to balance daily execution with long-term strategic improvement.
- Demonstrated success in driving cultural change and employee engagement.
- Strong customer focus and business acumen.
