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Energizer Holdings, Inc. Value Stream/Operations Manager in Asheboro, North Carolina
What you'll love about this job
Data Driven Decisions | People Leader | Relocation Considered | Bonus Program | Exemplary 401(k)
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
The Value Stream/Operations Manager will provide leadership and direction in a fast-paced, multi-shift battery manufacturing facility having continuous accountability for colleague safety, product quality, and the achievement of key performance objectives within the Value Stream and those reporting to this position.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership of strategic transformation project involving installation, staffing, ramp-up, and leadership of Value Stream process flow for new packaging operations
The leadership of DDS (Daily Direction Setting) and Value Stream (VS) execution
Balances short-term business delivery with longer-term strategic priorities (Safety, Quality, Cost and schedule adherence/attainment)
Drives a continuous improvement culture that supports strong root cause analysis.
Supports employee involvement at all levels of the organization driving a culture of “make it right the first time”
Supports a zero loss and total employee ownership mentality
Participates with the development of VS specific financial commitments and the development of annual budgets
Provides clear goals for direct reports and provides regular feedback and coaching
Develops others within the VS to enable them for future roles within the business
Leads cross-functional teams
Thorough understanding of VS specific product costs including DL, VE, Period, and Major Maintenance
Leading the startup of packaging operations with brand new equipment platform installing.
Provide coaching and mentoring to develop an Energizer culture of integrity, respect, and a passion for winning
Summarizes and shares key operational results with plant management monthly
Collaborates with all operational team members towards meeting plant-specific objectives
Build and lead key team of 4-8 salary direct reports and indirectly 400 hourly colleagues across multiple shifts
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contract labor supplier
Builds Relationships amongst colleagues at all levels of the organization
Success developing individual contributors and future leaders in the business
Cultivate a winning culture that will drive our business and build a bright future for our brands, our products, our customers, and our consumers
Key relationships internally include Distribution, External Suppliers, Integrated Supply Chain, IT, Accounting/Finance, and HR
Time spent between office and manufacturing environment
What we are looking for
Solid experience working in Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and Lean Manufacturing organizations
7+ years of Value Stream Management or Production Management experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree
Financial Acumen related to product costs and thorough cost & systems (i.e, SAP) understanding
Results-focused - Achieving our Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and strategic objectives
Demonstrated passion for customer focus
Demonstrated ability to envision, energize, engage, and enable a team through role-modeling and execution of plans
Understanding of engineering projects and processes
Work hours to allow frequent interaction and ability to deliver business results to colleagues working all shifts
Some travel within the US
What we prefer
Robust Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) experience
CPG - High Speed Manufacturing Environment
Strong leadership skills – staying calm in emergencies and data-based decision making
Experience with Tableau, PowerBI or equivalent dashboards
SAP experience
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.