Chemical Value Stream Manager

Integrated Polymer Solutions - RMB Products is seeking a Chemical Value Stream Manager who is responsible for directing and managing all activities for the chemical department operations. The VS manager is responsible for the application of lean manufacturing principles: improving efficiencies, establishing, and meeting KPI targets and continuous improvement activities. The employee will work in a manufacturing environment; this position does not allow for remote work.

About IPS:Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced materials and engineered components, focused exclusively on high-value end markets such as aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductors, robotics, energy, and industrial applications. The group consists of 9 highly respected brands: AkroFire, ABBA Roller, Icon Aerospace Technology, IRP Medical, MAST Technologies, Northern Engineering Sheffield (NES), RMB Products, Rubbercraft, and Swift Textile Metalizing (STM). Our product range includes elastomeric seals, gaskets, tooling, hoses, ablatives, survivability tiles, coatings and tapes, EMI and thermal shielding, electrically conductive metalized fabrics, encapsulated O-rings, as well as polyamide foams and high-temperature thermoplastics for aircraft interiors. We also provide rotational lining for corrosion protection with seamless liners for pipelines and equipment, and additive manufacturing capabilities for advanced flight hardware production.

Job Accountabilities:

• Manage and direct the efforts of subordinates in their daily activity through work assignments to meet production schedules
• Provide guidance, instruction, and training for the employee to produce a quality product in a safe environment meeting customer demands and specifications
• Establish and sustain standard work for the value stream with oversight of scheduling and/or production scheduling
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Sales Departments for value stream products
• Identify and reduce waste in the value stream by driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Coach employees for success and when appropriate assess corrective actions
• Manage all value stream related costs per the annual operating budget established for the value stream
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports for KPIs, CI activities to senior leadership through operational metrics using statistics and data analysis
• Mandatory daily production meeting
• Manage and direct the efforts of subordinates in their daily activity through work assignments to meet production schedules
• Provide guidance, instruction, and training for the employee to produce a quality product in a safe environment meeting customer demands and specifications
• Establish and sustain standard work for the value stream with oversight of scheduling and/or production scheduling
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Sales Departments for value stream products
• Identify and reduce waste in the value stream by driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Coach employees for success and when appropriate assess corrective actions
• Manage all value stream related costs per the annual operating budget established for the value stream
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly operating reports for KPIs, CI activities to senior leadership through operational metrics using statistics and data analysis
• Mandatory daily production meeting
• Supervise, coordinate, and actively assist the daily activities of a unit/sub-unit of two or more people
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all projects, customers, and RMB
• Communicate effectively with employees for daily assignments, and yearly reviews
• Direct Chemical team members to achieve daily production objectives with a quality product that meets industry standards and customers' requirements

Job Specifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Years' Experience: 5-7 years' experience plus experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills:

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient computer skills to include MS Office, Advanced Excel, and experience with Visual Manufacturing software a plus
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
• Strong knowledge/ experience within area of Aerospace and Laser Sintering manufacturing
• Knowledge of Work order processes and reading blueprints
• Requires compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and Company work rules as well as written instructions
• Standing: working with machinery
• Sitting: computer work
• Repetitive movement
• Certified to operate a fork-lift and overhead crane
• Lifting no more than 50 pounds alone and assisting in team lifts of more than 50 pounds
• Each employee is to fulfill the production schedule, work hours, and productivity expectations of their supervisor and RMB
• An employee is to comply with established standards, policies, and laws applicable to our business
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

At Integrated Polymer Solutions, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

IPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.