Value Stream Leader

Blue Bird · Other US Location

Company

Blue Bird

Location

Other US Location

Type

Full Time

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Manages multiple cross functional teams made up of Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, & manufacturing engineering, quality and material leaders leading 150+ production hourly associates
  • Creates a work environment where employees are energized and motivated to continuously improve value stream processes, delight our customers, and accomplish both individual and team objectives
  • Establish safe work place environment. This includes verification and enforcement that direct reports follow company safety and environmental policies.
  • Establish and maintain 5S techniques and housekeeping objectives within the assigned areas of responsibility
  • Using daily management metrics and control charts, conduct fact-based analysis of current state and drive improvements within the value stream's S, Q, D, C, P areas
  • Responsible for achieving the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) results and subsequent performance management of all direct reports within your value stream
  • Taking ownership of all operational aspects of their assigned areas, the VSL Champions team building, engagement, and process ownership within their respective business area
  • Support and, as needed, effectively communicate to associates all management decisions and company policies.
  • Effectively rolls out Policy Deployment to assigned areas engaging all employees in effectively developing objectives, action plans and progress measures driving S,Q,D,C,P continuous improvement.
  • Develops annual budget to support operational objectives.
  • Charts area departments performances on communication boards and review with area at established required efficiency.
  • Develop Front Line Leaders into effective leaders to include providing verbal and written feedback on performance (positive or negative) in a constructive manner.
  • Conduct lean activities such as Kaizen events to drive process improvement and cost reductions driven by a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Holds scheduled stand up team meetings and leads Gemba events within their business area
  • Other duties when required

EDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 10 years relevant experience
  • 4 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing setting
  • Four-year degree; in Engineering or Business preferred
  • Ability to understand and follow written/verbal instructions, then, effectively communicate to others.
  • Working knowledge of "lean manufacturing" and capabilities to apply principles
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Spend 70% on production floor
  • Work in manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and fumes
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fast-paced environment with moving objects, sharp edges, and congested working areas

Date Posted

10/24/2023

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