Nvent
ValueStreamManager(m/f/d)SheetMetalProcessing&Electronics
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“Value Stream Manager (m/f/d) Sheet Metal Processing & Electronics at Nvent. Skills: Value stream management, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, Team leadership. Lead and manage value stream. Embed lean manufacturing principles”
What You'll Achieve.
Lasting productivity improvements; Lasting quality improvements; Lasting cost improvements; Support growth; Support customer satisfaction; Support profitability; High performance culture; Continuous improvement culture
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Data-driven decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's or Master's degree, 5+ years manufacturing experience, Value stream management experience, Lean manufacturing experience, Team leadership experience, Lean Manufacturing leadership, Continuous Improvement leadership, Multi-disciplinary production teams leadership, Fluent English and German communication
Nice to Have
Sheet metal processing experience, Electronics assembly experience, Six Sigma experience, TPM experience, SMD assembly experience, THT assembly experience, Travel as required
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage value stream
Embed lean manufacturing principles
Drive continuous improvement
Lead Lean transformation
Develop standard work
Implement performance management frameworks
Implement daily management systems
Implement visual management systems
Define value stream strategies
Drive value stream strategies
Execute value stream strategies
Ensure safety standards
Ensure compliance standards
Foster zero-accident culture
Drive EHS initiatives
Monitor key performance indicators
Analyze key performance indicators
Identify improvement opportunities
Initiate action plans
Track execution and results
Coordinate multi-functional teams
Solve production issues
Deploy best-practice methodologies
Build production supervisors
Lead production supervisors
Develop production supervisors
Build operational staff
Lead operational staff
Develop operational staff
Drive product development
Drive process development
Lead capacity planning
Lead resource planning
Manage production scheduling
Optimize equipment utilization
Plan workforce effectively
Drive digitalization initiatives
Drive automation initiatives
Improve process transparency
Improve machine utilization
Improve data-driven decision making
Develop partner relationships
Maintain partner relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal partners; External partners
Communication Scope
Presentation skills
Full Job Description
We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is responsible for the end-to-end performance of the assigned value streams, focusing on sheet metal processing and electronics assembly. This role is pivotal in shaping, implementing, and continuously improving lean manufacturing practices. The VSM owns the operational performance of the value stream and leads cross-functional teams to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness. Overall accountability for safety, delivery, quality, productivity, cost targets, and continuous improvement execution rests with the VSM. The VSM reports directly to the Plant Manager and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, Lean, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance. **WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:** * Lead and manage the complete value stream for both sheet metal processing, front panels and electronics assembly, from raw material intake to final product shipment. * Create lasting productivity, quality, and cost improvements by embedding lean manufacturing principles and systematically driving continuous improvement across the organization (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, TPM). * Lead the end-to-end Lean transformation of the value stream, including the development of standard work, performance management frameworks, and the implementation of daily and visual management systems. * Define, drive, and execute value stream strategies aligned with overall business goals to support growth, customer satisfaction, and profitability. * Ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance in all production operations by fostering a zero-accident culture actively driving environmental, health, and safety initiatives. * Monitor and analyze key perfor
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