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VALUE STREAM MANAGER
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering an inclusive team culture? Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is looking for a Value Stream Manager to join our manufacturing plant in Greenville, IL. This role is critical in overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality production, cost management, and employee engagement, all while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
At CCM, we value diverse perspectives and believe that great ideas come from all backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
What You'll Do:
✅ Lead a manufacturing team focused on delivering outstanding customer service while optimizing costs and maintaining safety.
✅ Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives using the Carlisle Operating System (COS) to improve processes, enhance capacity, and implement advanced manufacturing techniques.
✅ Cultivate a positive work culture by supporting employee growth, training, and development.
✅ Collaborate across departments to align production goals with company objectives.
✅ Oversee inventory control, ensuring efficient management of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods.
✅ Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations while upholding high standards of facility maintenance.
What You Bring:

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
• Proven leadership in coaching, developing, and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).
• A passion for fostering an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Job Summary:

• Lead manufacturing of value stream process, including all aspects of safety performance, product quality and quantity, personnel management and discipline, training, budgeting, cost control/reduction and continuous improvement utilizing the COS tools.
• Responsible for developing a strong team environment with clear and effective communications.
• Serve as a key interface with a variety of support personnel including Plant Dept. Managers, other Value Stream associates across the company, R&D, Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, Scheduling, Sales, Customer Service, HR, and Logistics.
• Supervisory responsibilities of 6 direct reports and approx. 150 indirect reports
• Expected hours of work around 7:00 am to 4:00 pm with coverage required across shifts of responsibilities. Cadence representation on midnight shift is required. Hours are to be flexed to address value stream requirements.
• Travel requirements of less than 10% annually

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a manufacturing team to provide exceptional customer service at the lowest possible cost while maintaining a safe work environment. Specific duties include management of employee development/training, plant scheduling, recruiting/terminations, customer contact, root cause analysis, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
• Oversight and leadership of the Lean Manufacturing journey in the plant. This includes leveraging the Carlisle Operating System (COS) to drive daily, incremental improvement in all aspects of the site. Additionally, strong emphasis on employee engagement, capacity improvement, visual management, and advanced manufacturing techniques are required for success in this role.
• Creating an environment for success among supervisory and production employees. It is pertinent that the Operations Manager convey an attitude that is positive and confident; coach their staff to achieve their highest level of performance while treating them with respect and dignity.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders in their managerial skills to align with overall company goals.
• Collaborate and interact with cross functional departments and at various levels within the organization to achieve facility and company goals.
• Manage the buildings and grounds to ensure good manufacturing practices are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.
• Continuously monitor compliance with all environmental permits pertaining to the manufacturing process and facility.
• Other Duties as Assigned
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and problem-solving tools.
• Proven ability to select employees, set goals and objectives, coach, and lead direct and indirect employees, and conduct performance appraisal reviews.
• Ability to function in a team environment, work well with others, handles multiple priorities and projects are necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues and direct reports
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
• Strong team building, decision making and people management skills.
• Strong process and mechanical systems understanding, project management experience is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP Systems, SAP experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and lead teams.
Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Minimum education level required: bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or other technical related discipline.
  • Minimum experience level required: 3-5 years in manufacturing position or one that is closely associated with plant operations.
  • Prior supervisory experience required to include leading team(s) of 10+ for at least 2 years.
• Preferred:
  • Desired certifications in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, leadership development, and/or OSHA 10-hour

Salary Range: $114-120k (based on experience and education)
When you join CCM, you'll become part of a team that looks out for you, listens to your ideas and appreciates your work. We think we've got something pretty special here, and our employees seem to agree.
Employees also enjoy some of these great benefits!
Time off - Hard work should be rewarded. You'll receive paid vacation and a generous amount of paid holidays.
Healthcare - We offer multiple options. Choose the one that fits your lifestyle. CCM picks up a generous amount of the cost.
Retirement Fund - Save for your retirement with a traditional or Roth 401k. We'll match a portion of your contribution starting on your first day of work.
Training - We believe in being lifetime learners, so we offer dozens of training programs in the classroom as well as online.
Tuition Reimbursement - Ready to get the degree? We'll pick up 90% of your tuition cost.
Idea Teams - You can be part of helping us solve some of our toughest challenges or developing the next break-through innovation.
Unlimited Coffee - Caffeine fuels some of the best ideas.
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