Value Stream Leader

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.
At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

We are Ambitious
We are Determined
We are Visionary
We Value Each Other
We are Dependable
 
For further growth of our businesses, we are looking for Value Stream Leader for our Manisa facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and manages capacity within the assigned Value Stream,
• Monitors performance trends and takes corrective actions to address deviations in people and line performance,
• Ensures the availability of all required resources, including manpower, machinery, and materials,
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives across production and logistics operations using Lean and OPEX methodologies,
• Continuously improves the organization of the production / logistics lines in the Value Stream considering OPEX tools,
• Inspires and motivates workers and direct reporting staff in the lines through leading by example as well as good management culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial,
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production and/or logistics operations,
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing blue-collar team leaders,
• Experience in 5S, and LEAN Manufacturing tools and OPEX methods,
• Advanced user of MS Office applications, good SAP knowledge,
• Experience in tracking and controlling complex interconnections and relationships in connection with value flows/supply chains,
• Competent in quality management and control methods,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.