Value Stream Manager

Overview

Value Stream Manager role at Designs for Health. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of the production, inventory, logistics, and personnel within the manufacturing and warehouse functions of their assigned value stream. This role directs the work of both manufacturing and warehouse teams to maintain a safe and efficient workflow, including process improvement, space optimization, inventory accuracy, and people management, while maintaining Safety, Quality, cGMP, GDP, FDA, and NSF Standards.

Responsibilities

• Champions employee safety and product quality
• Coordinates all manufacturing and warehouse activities for their assigned Value Stream
• Supervises the manufacturing and warehouse personnel for their assigned Value Stream
• Oversees all employee training for their assigned Value Stream (including updating, conducting, and documenting in a timely fashion)
• Evaluate and manage machine and personnel resources to ensure high productivity and minimal downtime
• Plan and coordinate daily manufacturing and warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, shipping, returns, cycle counts, and production adherence to plan
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as planning, procurement, quality, and distribution, to meet customer demands
• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment for manufacturing and warehouse personnel
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction and implement effective solutions
• Utilize relevant software such as Sage and NetSuite to track inventory, generate reports, and analyze data
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, carriers, and other external partners to ensure smooth inbound and outbound logistics operations
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements related to manufacturing and warehouse management
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and safety requirements
• Champions continuous improvement as a way of doing business within their assigned Value Stream
• Effectively escalates / communicates issues and obstacles to senior management
• Responsible for managing staff accountability and performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Competencies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Designs for Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can grow and thrive. Our employees form meaningful and often life-long connections while working at Designs for Health. We are all passionate about our mission of designing a well world, together.

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