Value Stream Leader - Weld, GP

Join The Baker Company as our Value Stream Supervisor - Weld & Grind/Polish and lead a team that takes pride in building products that make a difference. At The Baker Company, we manufacture high-quality, American-made laboratory and clean air equipment used in scientific research and healthcare. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee welding and grind/polishing operations, support and develop skilled welders, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality, craftsmanship, and safety. If you’re an experienced welding professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and taking pride in work that has a purpose, we’d love to have you join our team in Sanford, Maine.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist and support plant teams (Value Stream Supervisor and Team Leads) with goal-setting and tracking for Continuous Improvement measures.
• Manage unscheduled equipment down time.
• Select and apply appropriate Continuous Improvement tools aimed at improving line capacity, production line efficiency and process reliability.
• Use KPIs to drive the operation and improve the process.
• Support the capital plan and execute against those plans by achieving compliance to schedule targets.
• Create control plans for improvement efforts such that the improvements gained are sustainable.
• Facilitate, train and mentor effective teams to solve problems and eliminate waste.
• Mentor and coach teams on Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and recommend process changes and employee training to meet and maintain compliance.
• Work with production teams to effectively identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Establish, communicate and reapply agreed upon best practices.
• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g. training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, etc.)
• Assist in managing inventory to ensure appropriate levels are maintained and material movement is being tracked and transferred accurately.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.
• Direct and monitor department leads to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Act as a liaison between departments to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Assist in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have physical capabilities commensurate with the job’s requirements
• Must have a high safety awareness of self, others and surrounding environment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent manufacturing experience
• Five years manufacturing experience
• Basic computer skills – but not limited MS Office
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to guide a team to collectively create actionable solutions
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, plus possess strong negotiation skills to be successful in this position