At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Team in Reno, NV. Lead production and warehouse operations with responsibilities for staffing, productivity, safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, employee engagement, and other managerial related activities.
What Will You Do?
- Manage and direct the production and warehouse teams 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.
- Work with operations engineering for current and future requirements regarding manpower, equipment, and space to ensure value stream goals are met.
- Responsible for maintaining effective systems of control for labor, overtime, capital, inventory, velocity, order accuracy, and operating expenditures. Report key performance metrics during monthly operations meetings accordingly.
- Utilize Legrand Way principles to eliminate waste throughout the manufacturing and warehouse operations. Responsible for running the tier 2 daily operations meeting, conducting Quick Response Improve (QRI) and All Ideas Matter (AIM) programs, while promoting employee engagement at all levels of the plant.
- 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.
- Establish and monitor overall value stream performance for production, warehouse, and quality standards.
- Manage production and warehouse personnel 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 operation and between functions.
- Establish and maintain premium quality and customer service at all times.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Education:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or related field is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years varied manufacturing experience including direct supervision of hourly and salaried employees
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Strong leadership and team development skills; ability to coach and motivate employees.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of interacting across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to analyze operational data, develop metrics, and implement improvements.
- Strong business acumen, including understanding of labor, inventory, cost, and production metrics.
- SAP experience is a plus.