Value Stream Manager

About the role

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on.

These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases.

OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Primary Responsibilities

The Value Stream Manager coordinates the production activities of manufacturing products to optimize resource use, minimize costs and maintain quality standards. This includes planning, managing and reviewing production operations to achieve output and quality objectives, monitoring expenditures and forecasting resource inputs.

This role will often use Lean/Six Sigma methods to ensure the manufacturing of products have keen focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost, and will motivate others to action in order to accomplish multiple objectives with a sense of urgency, while maintaining high morale.

Essential Duties/responsibilities

• Ensure that the desired quantities and quality of products are manufactured on schedule in a safe manner at minimum cost.
• Maintain active communication with department leaders in sales, engineering, quality, maintenance, and shipping.
• Monitor the value stream of products and analyze the inbound and outbound logistics of parts and finished products.
• Lead events using Lean / Six Sigma methods to increase productivity.
• Review daily production schedule and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules.
• Ensure work produced is performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Responsible for the oversight of the supply chain function in collaboration with Supply Chain Manager and team
• Supervise and coach a team of 6

Required Qualifications

• Oracle operating systems
• Machine and/or fabrication experience
• Working knowledge of Lean systems and tools
• Strong leadership

Education/experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / business
• 5+ years of experience in supervisory role preferably in manufacturing environment

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Listen and communicate with union and office employees

Reasoning Ability

• Must be able to draw conclusions and make fair judgment on employee issues
• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must be able to work within the ISO 9001 work instructions

Physical Demands

• Sit, stand, walk, talk, write, lift, work with hands
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office and shop floor
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Additional information

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.