Value Stream Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:Provide general management and strategic leadership for all aspects of manufacturing operations within a Value Stream to drive achievement of business objectives and continuous improvement of people and processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:· Develop and implement manufacturing goals and action plans assuring alignment within other VSM’s and business partners to achieve business objectives: safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery and people.· Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing system/process resources through effective assessment of capabilities and maximization of resources to improve current processes and procure externally where appropriate to achieve objectives.· Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing team through effective assessment of capabilities, development of internal resources and leveraging external sourcing where needed to achieve objectives.· Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures. (e.g., safety, quality, finance, human resources).· Ensure on time, on brief, on cost and on quality production of new and improved footwear products.· Insure effective collaboration with other manufacturing locations, product creation, manufacturing process integration, and other business functions.· Achieve financial cost savings objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.· Ensure effective manufacturing engagement in research and development of new/improved processes and machinery.· Train, develop, and manage salaried leaders.· Drive employee engagement; effective communications and positive employee/labor relations; ensure effectiveness of the staff through communications; salary administration; coaching/counseling; monitoring and appraising job results; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures; selection, training and development; and maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment.