Title:  Value Stream Manager

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for the direction and management of the SmartDose Value Stream within Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of SmartDose value stream and associated key performance indicators
• Ability to critically execute SmartDose project portfolio according to plans as scheduled and on time
• Drive and lead the use of lean and six sigma tools and techniques in everyday problem solving and process improvement activities
• Instill, promote and drive a process driven continuous improvement culture within existing businesses and establishment of appropriate structures and systems to deliver value to the customer
• Provide and drive long-term solutions & error proofs to existing process related issues to prevent reoccurrence
• Recommend measures to improve production processes/methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Ensure that all customer/production delivery deadlines are adhered to.
• Facilitate meetings with the customers/vendors both on and off site to determine the needs, requirements, and customer specifications. Establishes relationships with customer and assembly & automation suppliers in pursuit of exceeding collective business results
• Define departmental objectives in line with business goals.
• Institute and ensure implementation of training programs to ensure personnel are proficient in performance of assigned duties.
• Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
• Implement engagement plans & initiatives to motivate workers towards achieving established goals.
• Lead project teams and team meetings as required.
• Must have good communications skills to engage all levels of the business and the ability to simplify complex technical language, in simple, short, easy, mediums that provide credibility and understanding to the associated activities.
• Responsible for project cost accounting and delivering projects on schedule and at budget.
• Ensure plant is in compliance with OSHA and local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Ensure that value stream in its entirety is FDA ready at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Master Engineering degree preferred.

• 4-6 Years of experience in medical device development and manufacturing.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Good project management skills
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands
• List any mental requirements

Competencies/Authorities

• Non-US only where required for certain levels

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