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Value Stream Manager

 

 

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for overseeing their Value Stream from raw material procurement to the delivery of the final product, ensuring that the Value Stream meets or exceeds SQCD (safety, quality, cost, delivery) results and profitability.

 

This role engages the team members by providing leadership supporting the SIG’s Excellence System (SES) objectives, fostering a team environment with a clear understanding of its mission and vison within SIG.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

Develop and maintain the value stream budget, including cost analysis and financial reporting, ensuring targets are met. Responsible for managing and leading the SES (SIG’s Excellence System) and methodologies in daily business practices within the Value Stream to minimize process variation. Implement Continuous Improvement Strategies utilizing Lean techniques to minimize waste and optimize efficiency. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with customers and suppliers. Facilitate communication and collaboration engaging team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement to meet or exceed SQCD results and profitability. Establish KPI’s for the Value Stream which clearly measuring departmental performance on a regular basis and communicate this information to upper management. Implement continuous improvement strategies to meet or exceed SQCD metrics. Ensure effective Product Safety environment with adherence to US FDA, Dairy, HACCP, AIB and all other agreed upon product safety requirements. Develop strong relationships with cross functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain to ensure a smooth operation and timely resolution of issues. Strong Communicator with the ability to keep the Value Stream and management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during activities and actions being taken to improve the situation. Maintain Product Safety program in compliance with SQF guidelines. Must have exemplary leadership abilities and be able to motivate, coach and develop team members. They must be open to ideas from employees for improvement. They should be able to create a value stream action plan to meet/exceed SQCD and effectively communicate results and action plans throughout the organization on a timely basis. In collaboration with the Training Team develop and implement an effective training and development process throughout the Value Stream. Ensure compliance with SIG policies and procedures. The following duties and responsibilities are representative. Other duties may be assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATES HAVE THESE COMPETENCIES:

Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing Initiative-taking Employee Engagement Customer Centric Drive for Results Strong Collaborator Effective Communicator

 

SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

Uphold SIG’s Safety and Quality Leadership Competency that it is everyone’s responsibility. Ensure all Value Stream Team members comply with SIG Values and Beliefs as they relate to Safety and Quality.

WE OFFER:

Day 1 Benefits Enrollment Retirement 401K Matching Employee Assistance Program Identity Theft Protection Plan Tuition Reimbursement And more…

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Technical discipline or bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in Business or Technical discipline preferred. Five (5) to seven (7) years of manufacturing experience. Three (3) to five (5) years of related management experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of experience and training. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite.  Excellent interpersonal and Project Management skills required. Knowledge of quality control procedures, good manufacturing practices and team development. Proven track record in driving continuous improvement via lean tools, driver of positive change. Demonstrated knowledge of Lean, Safety, and Quality.  Demonstrated problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Experience with plastic extrusion and/or injection molding is preferred. The ability to excel in a fast paced, high-energy environment with constant interface with people.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Frequently standing, walking, and sitting. Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach, or handle machinery. Frequently bend, stoop and reach. Visual Acuity (VA).

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Moderate working conditions. Exposure to variable noise levels. Often exposed to moving mechanical parts.

 

 

 

OUR PROMISE

SIG is the place for you to build something incredible. If you join us, you will be part of a globally successful international company, which is leading its industry in sustainability, technology, and more. We think of ourselves as the career launchpad - a place to develop yourself fast with real work, real experience, real opportunities to build skills. You will be part of a highly motivated and dynamic team, you will have personal development opportunities, trainings, and coaching opportunities from senior team members. If you show skill and willingness to learn, we'll back you all the way.

ABOUT SIG

SIG is a leading provider of packaging systems and solutions for better. We work in partnership with our customers to bring food products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way. We are the only packaging system supplier covering carton, pouch, and bag-in-box. Our versatile technology and product innovation capacity enable us to deliver better for customers, for consumers, and for the world. Sustainability guides us, technology empowers us, but it is the passion and drive of our people that truly enable us to deliver better.

Founded in 1853, SIG headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland, and listed at the SIX Swiss Exchange.