Mgr Value Stream I

Req ID: 11295

Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. We are at the forefront of the green building movement and provide sustainable restroom solutions. We manufacture water-efficient products including flush valves, electronic faucets, soap dispensing and sink systems along with vitreous china fixtures for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide.

Sloan has an opening for a Value Stream Manager in our Franklin Park, IL facitlity. In this role you will provide cross functional leadership to Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and Lean Leaders to ensure daily manufacturing output. You will also support all continuous improvement initiatives throughout your assigned areas of responsibility. In addition, you will ensure environmental and OSHA compliance is directly involved in Sloan’s Lean transformation.

Responsibilities include:

Be a key member of the manufacturing operations management team, reporting directly to the Value Stream Manager for Operations

Manage Supervisors and Operational Excellence (Lean) Engineers

Lead a two shift High Volume Metal Finishing Value Stream

Develop a 3-Year Flow Plan and Capital Plan for the Metlal Finishing Value Stream

Conduct ongoing lean transformation to reduce waste and create a lean culture.

Quickly establish yourself as a leader within the supply chain, with the expectation of career progression.

Leading initiatives to achieve operation's manufacturing KPI goals in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.

Advance a culture of continuous improvement, integrate Lean philosophy into operating and management development programs

Mentor, train, and develop world-class employees for career progression.

Develop staffing requirements to ensure manufacturing targets are achieved at the lowest labor cost possible

Ensure daily and monthly production targets are attained

Implement Daily Accountability Metrics for Daily Output

Coach Supervisors on their management of Union Employees

Implement Quality Initiatives to reduce scrap associated with metal finishing process

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering, supply chain management or related field

5+ Years relevant experience manufacturing and operations management

3+ Years Electroplating/metal finishing, anodizing, PVD, powder coating, or vapor deposition experience

Familiarity with scheduling, level loading, and capacity planning.

Ability to plan, organize, and schedule individual and group work assignments.

Actively identifies problems and opportunities for change and implements solutions where appropriate.

Actively listens to others and objectively considers others’ ideas and opinions, even when they conflict with one’s own.

Analyzes information and uses logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Flexible and adaptive to changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ Years Environmental compliance and reporting experience

Experience in waste water treatment and compliance

Experience polishing brass or other metals

Basic Spanish language skills- carry out basic conversations.

Advanced level experience working with Microsoft Excel.

General experience working with SAP or other ERP Business System.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5s

Experience with predictive/preventative maintenance

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We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

A choice of Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance for employees and their eligible dependents

Company paid Basic Life and AD & D Insurance, Basic Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Well-being Programs.

Paid time off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Vacation time, Paid Sick time, Paid Military Leave, and Paid Volunteer time away from work.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Parking and Transit Accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement benefits.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.

Employee Service Anniversary Awards and Employee Recognition Programs

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

YOU Belong at Sloan

We are intentional in building an inclusive culture that embraces different voices, ideas, and backgrounds. We commit to continuing this ever-growing journey with and for our employees, customers, partners, and community. We are better together when we can be ourselves.

We Are Proud Partners With the Chicago Cubs

We are a Legacy Partner of the Chicago Cubs and we are proud to be the organization’s official water efficiency partner! Through this relationship, which includes the naming rights to Sloan Park, the Cubs’ Spring Training facility in Mesa, Arizona, we have had the opportunity to promote our brand and continue our water conservation efforts in the city of Chicago and around the world.

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We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.