Job Description
The Job Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a world leading multinational company? TE Connectivity are hiring for a Value Stream Manager in our Medical HQ, Parkmore, Galway. This exciting role will be leading business performance for a Value Stream within our manufacturing site in conjunction with a cross-functional support team that includes Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, Health & Safety and New product Development. You will lead a team of experienced professionals to manage and grow one of our business units. Company Benefits You will receive an Annual Bonus, Pension Contribution, Full VHI Cover for you and your family in this permanent position. TE Connectivity also provide excellent professional development and progression opportunities. Job Responsibilities Health and Safety - focus in line with plant objectives to ensure initiatives are successful and agreed targets are achieved. This includes accident reduction and 5S+1 program success. Quality - focus on complaint reduction, driving improvements in GMP compliance and implementing a culture of right first time and problem solving. Service meet customer expectations through supplying product on time, understanding customer needs and creating opportunities for Exceptional Customer Experience (ECE) where possible. Continuous Improvement - drive and implement projects and programs that deliver productivity improvements annually in line with budget (efficiency / unit cost / COPQ). TE Operational Advantage - Lead and implement principles and tools to continuously improve processes and services. People - Ensure staff selection and hiring meets business needs, performance management and employee reviews, carry out frequent 1:1 with direct reports, development and succession planning to ensure that a level of consistency is achieved and maintained in these areas. KPIs - management of the business area using the KPIs to meet and improve performance in output, efficiency and cost goals. To include reporting and analysis of weekly / monthly performance. Escalation of issues as necessary to ensure timely resolution and achievement of production plans. Lead plant communications for Business Unit in line with communications process. Support the Sales &Operational Planning and budgeting process, ensuring capacity is in place and costs are aligned with budget. NPD support and integration into the business to ensure we meet both plant and customer expectations and milestones. Implement plans to support line ramps or changes, drive recovery plans, support other medical sites where necessary, Report out as required to site leadership on key issues or programs that fall within the area of responsibility. Drive of organizational change and support for business decisions and initiatives will be an important responsibility of the role. Qualifications Third level qualification in a relevant business, science or technical discipline. Ideally 8 years experience management experience with responsibility for business performance. Key Requirements Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Must Have proven ability to lead and motivate individuals and cross functional teams. Must have experience working within manufacturing environment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous improvement Project Management and NPI. (Would be advantage). Must have ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Must have proven decision-making ability and a demonstrated willingness to accept responsibility. Core Values:Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Skills: Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Operations Management Strategy Value Stream Mapping Project Management