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Confidential · 1 week ago

Value Stream Leader – Metal Fabrication

Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Confidential company is seeking a Value Stream Leader for their metal fabrication operations in Eagle, Wisconsin. This role will oversee daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance within the manufacturing facility.

Marketing & Advertising

Hiring Manager

Smriti Gracy M

Responsibilities

Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

Drive creation of continuous product flow, implement pull systems (Kanban) and level workload to optimize throughput

Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, countermeasures are implemented, and safety improvements are driven

Build a culture of stopping to fix problems, ensuring quality is achieved “right the first time.”

Instill and maintain a positive, can-do team environment with strong employee engagement and empowerment

Design and direct work of the functional area; select, coach, and develop team members aligned with company strategy

Lead performance management, succession planning, talent development, and continuous feedback delivery

Utilize PDCA process along with MDI process to deliver metric performance results

Create and maintain a visual value stream to ensure issues are visible and addressed quickly

Perform Leader Standard Work to ensure consistent execution of processes and procedures

Ensure effective training and cross-training plans are implemented, including backup coverage from other areas

Develop and execute short and long-range CI plans to deliver improvements across people, safety, quality, delivery & cost

Lead and coordinate successful New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations

Participate in development and implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives

Facilitate information sharing across best practices, benchmarking, and continuous improvement programs

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Value Stream leadershipLean ManufacturingFabrication operations knowledgeNPI LeadershipPDCAKPI ownershipERP exposureTeam coachingOperational decision-makingProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience

5+ years progressive operations leadership and/or Lean management experience

Strong leadership and operational execution mindset with focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost

Preferred

3–5 years experience in sheet metal fabrication including: Cutting / Lasers, Punching / Turrets, Forming / Press brakes, Welding / Robotic welding, Painting exposure (preferred)

3+ years demonstrated Lean implementation experience

Lean / Operations / Supply Chain certifications

SAP or equivalent ERP system experience

Demonstrated experience in: Flow principles, Kanban / Pull systems, PFEP (Plan For Every Part)

Strong leadership experience with diverse skilled teams

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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