Job Title: Value Stream Manager

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Value Stream Manager who will lead and guide our Cable value stream to meet/exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.

In this role you will get to lead a team of production associates to execute production, improve and implement effective manufacturing processes, utilize concepts of lean & six sigma to drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while working to achieve key performance metrics and meeting/exceeding customer expectations. This position reports directly to the Site Leader/Director of Manufacturing.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.

• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

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  Lead, develop, and execute operational strategies incorporating lean principles to achieve Value Stream KPI’s while working in partnership with engineering, planning/scheduling, supply chain, IT, sales, & other business functions.

• Be accountable for operating a safe working environment for all employees, including lead-by-example, on-the-spot rectification of safety hazards and timely incident reporting.
• Create a culture of accountability and empowerment in the production environment.
• Be responsible for all aspects of managing the Value Stream, including developing, coaching and mentoring shift supervisors, team leaders, and associates, ensure that team input is used to thoroughly evaluate decisions, ensure that decisions are rapidly implemented, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of all direct reports, team leaders and associates.

• Develop knowledge of products, processes, equipment, and quality standards to develop/update standard work procedures and cross train department production employees.

• Take Ownership of compliance and accuracy for values and proper usage of the ERP / MRP system.
• Be accountable for “wall-to-wall” KPI (Key Performance Indicator) performance of the value stream covering Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People performance.
• Be a change agent and drive discipline in utilizing the tools for 6-sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement processes.
• Escalate major issues and opportunities to Operations Leadership via tiered escalation process.
• Facilitate and support the identification, selection, and prioritization of process improvement projects.

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems and treating all employees’ fair.
• Lead the Value Stream in daily operations & continuous improvements which include but are not limited to supply chain, production planning, maintenance, establishing manuf. priorities, coordination of activities with off -shift management & order shipments. Emphasize creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, & works to level the workload.
• Ensure Supervisors & Team Leads provide effective cross-training for the production workforce, including backups from other areas, to assure a continuous, smooth running Value Stream. Training is the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.

• Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; hold regular team meetings and assign team members tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team. Utilize Plan-Do-Check-Act in conjunction with the Tier Accountability Meetings and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
• Work with the other members of manufacturing operations staff to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it.
• Recognize employees for results & behaviors that support our values & principles that lead to customer satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions
• Will require periodic weekend shift coverage, primarily during peak season

• Basic electrical knowledge & mechanical assembly is a plus
• Knowledge of Electro-mechanical assembly processes and 5 years of experience supervising, coaching, and training employees
• EPICOR system experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Strong organizational leadership and planning skills.
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.
• Passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on its growth, performance and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated & effective leadership style with a positive and proactive approach to supervision with the proven ability to build high performing teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude.