OEM Value Stream Manager

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of OEM Value Stream Manager at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $11 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $4 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by Eyemed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

SUMMARY

The OEM Value Stream Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations. Reporting directly into this position are the Quality Manager-OEM, Buyer/Planner/Scheduler-OEM, Department Supervisor-OEM, OEM Project Engineer-Design, OEM Manufacturing Engineering, OEM Operations Support Technician, OEM Die Designer, OEM Tool Room Supervisor, and the OEM Senior Product Technician.

This position works with confidential information regarding products, pricing, and cost of products, must stay abreast of legal requirements of UL, FDA, ISO, RoHS/WEE, OEM Customer Contract & Supply Agreements, Intellectual Property Management and Customer Relations. Continually works to stay abreast of technical advances in Engineering and works to meet multiple deadlines and goals.

Typical challenges of the OEM Value Stream Manager are managing deadlines established by the customer while dealing with process and product capability issues, OEM productivity issues, line balancing and overall equipment effectiveness, (OEE). Additional challenges include integration of systematic and statistical techniques to enhance overall OEM products dimensional and functional capability.

This position is responsible for modifications to existing designs, field return product analysis, implementation of material compliance initiatives and the coordination of cost reduction activities related to current products. May also play a significant role in assisting the OEM senior management representative in the development, justification and administration of capital budgeting and capital equipment acquisitions. The OEM Value Stream Manager coordinates new product launch activities, drives advanced quality and manufacturing initiatives such as Statistical Process Control, process capability studies and process correlation studies. Responsible for product and process validation testing, OEE, and Design for Manufacturing Analysis planning. Represents OEM on various cross-functional teams.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Primary customer contact for OEM Customers.
2. Manages/coordinates improvements and modifications to existing OEM products.
3. Performs field return product analysis.
4. Responsible for material compliance related to all global regulatory agencies.
5. Responsible for continuous improvement activities regarding OEM products.
6. Assists in the development, justification, and administration of capital budgeting and

equipment acquisitions.

1. Coordinates new product launch activities.
2. Develops and implements manufacturing strategic plans.
3. Responsible for Design for Manufacturing Analysis and manufacturing planning.
4. Responsible for advanced quality initiatives and manufacturing planning.
5. Represents OEM on cross-functional teams.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree with emphasis in a manufacturing discipline/technical field desired.
• Minimum of seven years progressive experience with quality and lean management in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience including profit and loss responsibilities
• Solid manufacturing foundation with specific lean tools (5S, facilitation of Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
• Solid background in project management and training.
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications preferred.
• Ability to lead with humility and respect every individual
• Ability to embrace a culture of empowering employees, innovation and risk taking, and creating value for the customer.

Current Openings for OEM Value Stream Manager Jobs at Wahl Clipper Corporation