Value Stream Leader

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a lean practitioner and a change agent to fill our Value Stream Leader role for our Macomb, MI Location. The Value Stream Leader will be responsible for planning, directing, and executing all activities for a designated program or customer to optimize profitability goals and objectives.

The Value Stream Leader will lead the coordinated activities in the business across multiple function consisting of Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply chain - both domestic and international low-cost sourcing to drive the progress forward.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a roadmap dedicated to the designated program with profitability goals and objectives for the year.
• Champions business excellence by leading the transformation, education and culture change in all departments.
• Drives a continuous Improvement mentality across all areas of program, actively leading and or participating in Lean activities to drive performance efficiencies.
• Leads decision making for the HPT (High Performance Teams) and applies critical thinking where incomplete data exists.
• Develops internal and external networks and communicates vision to HPT and stakeholders within and outside of the function.
• Provides input & drives projects to support the strategic plans.
• Frequent communications and project updates to the senior management across TRIUMPH and possibly at quarterly customer business reviews
• Leads process improvements that meet business needs, manage complex issues within functional areas of expertise, becomes involved in long-term strategic and operational planning, and contributes to the overall performance of the business
• Supports, strengthens, and evolves the High-Performance Team (HPT) structure.
• Leads projects, utilizing Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive improvements in all facets of the program.
• Provides event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate support, and achievement of expected tangible benefits.
• Performs other various duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Business or related field required; Advanced degree preferred combined with operational experience
• Minimum of 10 years' manufacturing/Lean/production/integrated supply chain experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including ability to effectively coach, motivate, empower, develop and evaluate employees and team leaders.
• Strategic, operational and bottom-line focus
• Strong manufacturing and process background including Lean Manufacturing, Voice of the Customer, and related expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with all levels of external and internal customers.
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong bias for action, and effective change agent.
• Proficiency in managing and facilitating teams through problem solving and conflict resolutions.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
• Effective leadership, finance, influencing, communication and presentational skill.
• Business savvy and cultural/transnational sensitivity
• Effective Change Agent and Value-Added perspective skills.
• Strong collaborative capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for a period of time.
• Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or in paper format.

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

• Flexible Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
• Company Employee Relations Team Events (i.e., Holiday Party, Family trunk or treating, Car Show and much more!)
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - Free!
• Climate controlled environment

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

Integrity - Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.

Teamwork - Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.

Continuous Improvement - Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.

Innovation - Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.

Act with Velocity - Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH's Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), applicants for SELECT US positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.