What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Manager position at Novanta?
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The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is a strategic manufacturing partner for the product line business teams that is accountable and responsible for increasing the ratio of value to non-values activities in the production processes focusing on delivering high quality products while eliminating waste and reducing costs in the overall supply chain from start to finish. The VSM leads and collaborates with a diverse team of production, engineering, supply chain and commercial talent to ensure that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements. The VSM is responsible for all operations, processes and production plans within the Value Stream and is accountable to ensure those plans and processes deliver on operational performance targets. The VSM ensures products are manufactured with the highest level of quality in a safe and timely manner that will meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Provides leadership and direction to the production team including developing a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and collaborative action.
- Working with product line management, engineering, quality and supply chain, drives continuous improvement and achievement of the team’s contribution to critical operational KPIs, including production, material and non-material productivity, on-time delivery, and quality matrix within the value stream.
- Develop and utilize capacity plans to accurately understand resource planning and headcount requirements.
- Develop, review, and present various work/management reports to accurately measure production processes and make improvements to produce improved results.
- Participate with Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and Engineering on new product introductions, lead pilot and production trial runs.
- Maintain positive employee relations using transparency, open communication skills and building an environment of trust.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- 7 years of progressive and varied engineering and operational leadership experience in complex manufacturing operations, preferably within a recognized world class operating environment
- Proven track record of delivering costs reductions, efficiency gains and eliminating waste using problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies, including DMAIC, DIVE, LEAN, and other tools.
- Strong ability to analyze complex situations and reach conclusions through disciplined problem solving and reasoned fact-based decision making.
- Ability to conduct critical analysis and assessments to develop strategic action plans that ensure efficient, lean, and effective processes are in place to produce quality products.
- Effective employee management skills including dealing with difficult employee situations and providing constructive feedback. Ability to lead, coach, counsel and encourage subordinates
- Familiar with Quality Management Systems; ie: ISO 9000, ISO 13485
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