Value Stream Supervisor

Fluid Management - Wheeling, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Wheeling, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Value Stream Supervisor at IDEX is responsible for overseeing assembly lines and service parts in a high-paced, lean manufacturing environment. This role involves managing a shift, leading associates, ensuring efficient operations, and meeting production schedules and key performance indicators (KPIs). The supervisor will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules and commitments.
• Ensure timely delivery of orders by partnering with internal customers and suppliers.
• Oversee scheduling, production, and inspection; complete required documentation and production reporting for areas of responsibility.
• Manage logistics, warehouse, and service parts to ensure KPIs are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in the value stream through Gemba walks and CI initiatives.
• Update and create standard work instructions (WIs); train operators on WIs, processes, and procedures.
• Supervise, coach, and direct hourly employees within assembly production and service parts.
• Effectively manage and address employee concerns, comments, and conflicts in accordance with company guidelines.
• Conduct daily pre-shift huddles and foster teamwork.
• Responsible for on-the-job training.
• Promote safety awareness and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 6S and daily checks.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and maintenance departments to resolve issues and take corrective action on deviations.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory through cycle counts & restocking.
• Analyze key issues, initiate action plans, and highlight critical issues.
• Comply with and practice IDEX operating model and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' of supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• 3 years of demonstrated implementation experience in Lean principles.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience with JDE or equivalent ERP system.
• Demonstrated experience in flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP).
• Demonstrated experience in leadership with a diversity of team skills.
• Forklift Certification.
• UKG Dimensions.