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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 resolution in situations of non-conformance.
- Change Management:
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement to enhance business performance.
- Promote the organization’s vision and change initiatives within the value stream.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
Experience: 7+ years of manufacturing operations experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving capabilities and familiarity with statistical evaluation tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in employee development, succession planning, and driving performance through metrics.
- Greenbelt Certification (preferred but not required).
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead, and develop a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, especially Standardized Work, Continuous Improvement, 5S, and JIT.
- Project management and planning experience.
- Ability to use data and problem-solving tools to make informed business decisions.
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What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Hybrid Work policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
- Legal
- Identity Theft and Fraud Protection
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Nearest Major Market: Bowling Green