Value Stream Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager to join the Electrical Infrastructure division in West Hartford, CT. The Value Stream Manager will lead all aspects of operations within a line of product with overall responsibilities for productivity, safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, employee engagement, and other production-related activities in a continuous improvement environment.

What Will You Do?

• Manage and direct the value stream team to effectively execute all aspects of the manufacturing plan and to meet agreed upon objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery / Service, Cost, and Inventory.  
• Ensure a safe work environment for all employees through implementation and maintenance of company directed safety programs, compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements, and promotion of a strong preventative safety culture.
• Initiate and direct the planning for current and future requirements for manpower, equipment, and space to ensure value stream goals are met.  
• Ensure proper collection and reporting of data necessary to track performance of the manufacturing operation against plan, identify root causes of issues, and support problem solving efforts.
• Implement effective systems of control for labor, overtime, capital, and operating expenditures spending.
• Eliminate waste throughout the manufacturing operations through implementation of Lean tools and processes, driving a continuous improvement culture, and promoting employee engagement at all levels of the plant.
• Establish and monitor overall value stream performance for production and quality standards.
• Manage production supervisors to accomplish operational goals and objectives. Provide leadership, training and development for these individuals.
• Administer plant policies in a firm, fair and consistent manner.  Conduct regular meetings with all employees to ensure good, teamwork and cooperation throughout the manufacturing operation and between facilities and functions.
• Establish and maintain premium quality and customer service at all times.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years varied manufacturing experience including direct supervision of hourly and salaried employees.  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• A thorough knowledge of appropriate manufacturing methods, processes and equipment.  Background with process improvement programs and quality initiatives required.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Lean tools and practices and driving a strong Lean / Continuous improvement culture.
• Proven track record of delivering results against stretch objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and be able to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently.
• A basic understanding of financial concepts is required.  This includes P&L Statements, Working Capital, Cash Flow, and manufacturing variances.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software.  Ability to use internet and webbased resources efficiently and effectively.
• Able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, and have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and manage others.  Able to foster open communication and support an environment of innovation and creative change.  
• Solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.