Value Stream Leader (VSL)

About the role

The Value Stream Leader manages the value stream for the assigned value stream cell to achieve production quality, output, and cost efficiency targets through the effective use of value stream resources. Ensure production schedules and on\-time delivery dates are met. Works with the scheduler to perform capacity planning to meet forecast demand and other independent demands as required. Provides regular updates on value stream performance for their value stream cell. Develops and manages employee objectives and performance evaluations. Ensures all activities comply with the Quality System and ISO requirements.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Train and coach department employees towards top performance, including identifying needed training and reaching out to appropriate departments for training. Monitor and measure employee development and growth using a training checklist. * Participate in selecting and hiring staff along with HR and other production leaders. * Handle employee scheduling, including managing and reporting time off requests and approvals. * Effectively communicate with shift leaders on opposite shifts and within different departments about problems, scheduling changes, rush orders, and any nonconforming parts. * Maintain a safe and clean working environment. Identify needs for production safety supplies and distribute as needed * Plan and staff the production operation for your shift, including workstation assignments/rotations, vacations, breaks, and back\-up plans for absent employees. * Conduct Start of Shift meetings to relay issues that have arisen in the past shifts to employees. * Follow and enforce GRT schedules based on scheduling boards and/or E2 schedules and complete any missing schedule or discrepancy by following up with the Scheduler. * Set clear expectations for acceptable production output and hold staff accountable. * Ensure machines are set up. Sign off on correct setups. * Correct the manufacturing process when problems arise. * Consult with the Manufacturing Manager, Project Engineer, or Plant Manager if problems persist. * Assist the Quality Department in quality checks. * Make sure raw materials are properly stored. * Make certain all needed materials are available and correct and delivered promptly to operators for production. * Ensure operators use proper material handling techniques and follow proper standard operating procedures * Complete necessary paperwork associated with incidents and accidents. * Hold staff accountable for all required Personal Protective Equipment. * Administer corrective actions and conduct disciplinary meetings with employees. * Complete required paperwork timely and accurately.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

* Supervisory experience preferred. * Experience in a position demonstrating strong communication skills. * Must be available to work weekends when necessary.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**

High School diploma or GED

**LANGUAGE ABILITY**

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and work instructions.

**MATH ABILITY**

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

**COMPUTER SKILLS**

The incumbent needs a basic understanding of computers and printers

**CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES**

Forklift License

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

Yes

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works in a manufacturing environment in all types of weather. While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works with manufacturing equipment. An employee performing the duties of this job is required to use proper safety procedures to eliminate any potential hazards. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires moderate physical effort and the use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity. While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel and crouch. The employee must be able to physically lift, lower, and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. The position may require an operating forklift, requiring some coordinated movements.

Operating a forklift or other manufacturing equipment is considered a "Safety Sensitive" function. A Safety\-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, is one that requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, and loading or unloading such machinery. Employees performing "Safety\-Sensitive Functions" are prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.