Value Stream Manager

Job Category:Manufacturing/Production/Operations Career Level:Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Metrex Research Corporation is a subsidiary of Kerr Corporation. Metrex is focused on protecting people by providing high-quality infection prevention products, including a complete line of pre-cleaners and enzymatic detergents, high-level disinfectants, surface disinfectants, liquid medical waste disposal products, and hand hygiene products. Metrex is one of the fastest growing divisions in the company, and offers an exciting, fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. You may also visit us at www.Metrex.com for more information about Metrex Corporation and Sybron Dental Specialties. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Job Description GENERAL NATURE and SCOPE Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position will provide leadership of all operations functions that support the value stream manufacturing activities within the Metrex-Romulus Operations and provide daily management to achieve satisfactory results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (+QDIP). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned, in addition to those identified below. Act as the manufacturing point of contact for the business unit. Responsible for all activities within a plant value stream. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity (+QDIP) targets. Ensure root causes and counter measures are identified for any miss pertaining to +QDIP. Directly supervise Production Supervisors. Coordinate all activities across departments to ensure +QDIP of value stream. Ensure safety and plant rules are followed, even to the point of disciplinary action, if needed. Drive DBS and Kaizen continuous improvement. Drive 5s on all shifts. Drive Process and Policy Deployment adherence. Ensure all records are updated for all shifts: Daily Management Payroll Absenteeism Vacations Accident reports Personal leaves of absence Overtime Maintain inventory control. Planning and scheduling of employee work across all shifts. Anticipate and provide solutions for problems, materials and equipment. Maintain daily production planning reports. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Firm grasp of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Five to ten years experience managing manufacturing operations to include P&L responsibilities. Experience managing multiple supervisors or managers. BS in business, engineering or technology; preferred advanced degree in business, engineering or technology. Responsible for maintaining and creating budget, firm grasp of budgeting process. Solid interpersonal, communication, human relation, organizational and problem solving skills. Experience in quality control, production material control, KPI charts, 5s and DB’s are necessary. Training in human relation skills, product and machinery, troubleshooting, dealing with difficult people, communication, job safety regulations, problem solving and teamwork. Ability to analyze manufacturing processes with the purpose of improving efficiency, quality and safety. Ability to learn and utilize computer for standard business applications including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Good understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, EU MDD, CMDCAS and Japanese PAL. Must be knowledgeable in the proper handling of chemicals and waste, both hazardous and nonhazardous, as defined by FDA QSR, OSHA, EPA, and DOT. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Interested candidates should following this link to apply: http://www3.recruitingcenter.net/clients/Sybron/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=11179&esid=az Contact Information Company:Confidential