Manager, Value Stream

Manager, Value Stream 

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 7770 | JOB GRADE: 18  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational strategies within a designated value stream, with authority and accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This individual leads cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, maintenance, engineering, and quality, to ensure that customer expectations are met and exceeded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Development:
   • Establish and maintain strong relationships to foster a positive and productive work environment.
   • Leads training and developmental programs and strategies within area of responsibility to build the talent pipeline.
   • Provide leadership and remove barriers to meet customer and financial goals.
   • Develop staffing plans and succession strategies for key roles.
   • Ensure timely performance appraisals for team members.
2. Operational Excellence:
   • Champion Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as the Knorr Production System, Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Just-In-Time (JIT) principles.
   • Manage labor utilization, equipment availability, and departmental conversion costs.
   • Establish and monitor performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
   • Ensure effective autonomous maintenance activities to prevent equipment failures.
3. Customer and Financial Commitments:
   • Lead initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve business targets.
   • Present business results and actively participate in discussions to address issues related to on-time shipments, quality concerns, or customer satisfaction.
   • Develops strategies and projects to ensure financial commitments are met, including departmental budget accountability and responsibility.
4. Quality and Safety:
   • Adhere to IATF 16949 quality policies, empowering team members to escalate issues related to product quality.
   • Follow ISO 14001 standards for health, safety, and environmental compliance, empowering action to address safety concerns.
   • Ensures all products and components are within customer specifications and leads cross functional teams to a resolu