Manager, Value Capture Operations

Position Summary: 

The Manager, Value Capture Operations is a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily production activities across multiple manufacturing cells, ensuring operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through effective planning, execution, and continuous improvement using lean methodologies and the Ensign-Bickford Operating System (EBOS). 

This position leads a team of Production Technicians and Leads, driving performance, engagement, and accountability while aligning operations with broader strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with strong logistical, planning, and problem-solving skills, capable of managing complex manufacturing environments and delivering results. 

Key Responsibilities:  

Operational Leadership & Strategy:  

• Lead daily operations across multiple production cells ensuring SQDC targets are met. 

• Utilize EBOS tools and principles to drive continuous improvement and breakthrough performance. 

• Develop and execute strategic plans aligned with the Strategy Deployment Process (SDP). 

• Manage the value stream’s budget and KPIs and communicate performance metrics to leadership. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align priorities and ensure shared goals are achieved. 

Production & Capacity Management 

• Develop and maintain production schedules, balancing production capacity with required shipment dates while minimizing inventory. 

• Lead the daily visual management process, including visual boards for real-time tracking. 

• Conduct monthly labor and equipment capacity assessments. 

• Present forward-looking capacity plans and identify bottlenecks at SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) meetings. 

• Create and release shop orders in ERP (IFS preferred), ensuring accurate inventory and documentation. 

• Oversee inventory cycle counts and ensure material replenishment strategies are effective. 

• Support new product transfers and production change requests. 

• Quickly identify production quality issues beyond the resolution capacity of your team and partner with the Quality and R&D teams to root cause and countermeasure to optimize production up-time. 

• Coordinate with facilities and engineering for preventive maintenance. 

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving