Sr Manager, Value Stream

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Value Stream Management is responsible for leading and managing all value stream management activities within the assigned portfolio, including leadership of manufacturing and manufacturing support, with strong cross-collaboration and matrix leadership skills with manufacturing engineering, global supply chain planning, and quality assurance, with matrix working relationships within the same value stream to create a world class operations team.. He/She is very knowledgeable of the manufacturing process of each product line within the product family and has a working knowledge of each step in the process at a minimum.  With the support of his/her manufacturing team and collaboration with relevant support functions they are responsible for maximizing profitability, meeting customer demand, and ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction with an eye toward continually improving the process and information flow. 

Job Details:

1. Directly responsible for achieving the Annual Operation Plan (AOP) results and the subsequent performance management of all direct reports within the value stream
2. Directs and coordinate the execution of manufacturing operations and schedules based on sales requirements and value stream capacity
3. Develops complete understanding of entire process of each product line (current state) including production bottlenecks and risks to the process that could stop or slow process flow
4. Monitor KPIs routinely to ensure current production, quality, and cost targets are achieved
5. Remain current on technology such as automation, design improvement, or other technological innovations that improve efficiency through the elimination of waste, reduced variability and rework, and increased quality and reliability allowing redeployment of human capital
6. Champion the implementation of a future state map and create a plan for adherence to the new processes
7. Monitor and evaluate the effect of process changes and adjust as necessary to ensure maximum benefit of any changes
8. Support Rapid Problem Solving and accountability throughout the Value Stream
9. Creates a work environment where employees are energized, excited, and motivated to continuously improve value stream processes, delight our customers, and accomplish both individual and team goals and objectives
10. Prepare, communicate, and evaluate team goals and objectives for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality system along with providing individuals with professional growth
11. Performs other job-related duties assigned

    Direct Reports:  Typically includes two or more (Manager level). 

    Indirect Reports:  Typically includes two or more (Supervisory level) and associates with a wide range of skill sets.  The skill sets range from entry- level production positions to senior level technicians.

     

    Internal:  Corresponding levels of management within TMC to make sound business decisions.  TC management for related subjects.

     

    External:  Vendors & Customers
    
    Compensation and Benefits:
    We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan based on your individual needs which include: paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program
    
    Rate of pay:    $128,000 - 192,000/year
     

• Position Requirements:

   

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

   

• A passion for the development of others
• The ability to listen
• Ability to manage passionate discussions with widely divergent points of view ensuring a productive outcome and singular commitment to the consensus view
• Strong verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills are required. 
• High energy level
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• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies is highly desirable.
• Takes prudent risks.  Can make optimal decisions rapidly, in many cases with incomplete information.
• Prior experience creating and managing budgets with a focus on cost effectiveness is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, GMP’s and ISO 13485 is preferred.
• Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office products or equivalent software application.  SAP and MES experience is preferred.

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  Background Experiences

• A Bachelor’s Degree and/or combination of education and related experience is required.
• A Master’s Degree in an Engineering, Technical or Business discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in operations is required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device facility.
• P&L responsibility for a product line or manufacturing department or site

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It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan based on your individual needs which include: paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program.