Job Description

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The Value Stream Leader ensures compliance with the regulations, labor and technological discipline, as well as all standards in the Value Stream. Takes care of the right distribution of resources /people and machines to achieve high results in terms of time of delivery, quality and cost/efficiency. No productive working in line.

 Key accountabilities

• Tracks and is responsible for the capacity in the area of responsibility.
• Observes and controls deviations in the performance of responsible people and lines over a longer period of time.
• Keeps track of the waste level such as rework and seeks to realize measures to reduce or eliminate it.
• Recognizes the losses in the Value Stream and initiates activities to optimize the workflow of the production / logistic lines.
• Responsible that all necessary resources (people, machine, material) are available on the lines.
• Identifies, solves or escalates problems according to Shopfloor Management.
• Drives analyzing KPIs in the Value Stream and coordinates suggestions for improvements with the Operation Unit Leader.
• 8. Responsible for complying with established standards in terms of safety, tidiness and cleanliness in the area of responsibility.
• Continuously improves the organization of the production / logistics lines in the Value Stream considering OPEX tools.
• Drives the process of generating and implementing suggestions for improvements and encourages continuous improvement process suggestions according to focus topics.
• Responds by removing deviations and taking measures to immediately restore the production / logistics process.
• Daily participation in the PDCA routines of the Value Stream.
• Frequent participation in the Shopfloor Management process of the Value Stream.
• Exchanges information actively with all supporting functions.
• Daily shopfloor routines with all production/logistics team leaders.
• Inspires and motivates workers and direct reporting staff in the lines through leading by example as well as good management culture.
• Ensures discipline compliance, performs a permanent check of the presence of workers and direct reporting staff.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations in the responsible lines.
• Approves absence of workers in cooperation with the team leader.
• Conducts annual performance reviews with direct reports.
• Assesses and plans training of responsible employees, develops, coaches and mentors direct reports.
• Builds awareness and importance of quality/ costs/ delivery.
• Supports production / logistic team leaders with worker incidents.
• Nominates talents and conducts feedback dialogues with talents.
• Conducts testimonials for workers by consulting the responsible team leader for performance feedback.

Knowledge and Experience 

• Education: Higher technical or economics education or relevant level of professional experience
• MS Office, SAP knowledge preferred. General computer proficiency.
• Ability to use computer and word processing and spreadsheet software.
• 3-4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Good knowledge of OPEX production management methods (lean manufacturing).
• Knowledge of Quality management and control.
• Good communication skills.
• Good technical knowledge of the products produced in the Value Stream.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Leadership skills.

Benefits:

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

4 weeks' vacation

Festo is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.