Value Stream Leader Ii

At Gentherm, we say, “**It’s about the person**.” We’re with you on a cold winter day when you turn on your heated seat and steering wheel or helping manage patient body temperature in the operating room, recovering room or intensive care units. We take a human approach with everything we do.As the global market leader of innovative thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies for the automotive industry we embrace the opportunity to create and deliver extraordinary solutions that make meaningful differences in everyday life. We do this by improving health, wellness, comfort and energy efficiency.We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and combine that with our global leadership to deliver results. Working at Gentherm provides you the opportunity to not only shape the future of the automotive and medical industries, but also influence your career throughout the company. You will be engaged, challenged and inspired by our team to deliver leading thermal technologies that positively impact lives around the world.**VALUE STREAM LEADER II**:**IMPACT & OPPORTUNITY**:The Production Supervisor is responsible for the end-to-end management of a product value stream, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, information, and processes from raw material to final delivery. The role acts as the key liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring the achievement of productivity, quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and team development.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Coordinate the activities of group leaders to ensure adherence to production schedules and achievement of value stream KPIs.- Collaborate with support departments to meet operational targets and resolve issues.- Maintain visual management boards and dashboards reflecting value stream performance vs. targets.- Own value stream performance and drive accountability for results.- Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean principles.- Ensure compliance with the Internal Work Regulations and company standards.- Guarantee that all manufacturing activities are conducted by properly trained personnel.- Ensure that approved procedures and standardized work instructions are followed.- Contribute to the achievement of overall plant goals and strategic objectives.- Maintain effective communication with shift counterparts for operational continuity.- Approve personnel actions such as evaluations, permits, and disciplinary measures.- Submit staffing requisitions to maintain appropriate headcount levels.- Foster a professional and safe work environment.- Halt production when safety, quality, or compliance issues are identified.- Block and tag unsafe equipment/tools and report to Maintenance for repair or replacement.- Support the execution of the Manufacturing Engineering portion of the Production Control Plan (PCP).- Comply with Quality Management System standards (IATF 16949) and EHS certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).- Ensure understanding and compliance with customer-specific requirements, especially those tied to the Zero Defects initiative.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within the automotive industry.- Proven experience in team leadership, shift supervision, or production management.- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and quality systems.- Advanced communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred, especially for Tier 2 operations in Mexico or LATAM.Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.- Job Req ID: 9675- Country/Region: MX- Published: May 29, 2025**Job Segment**:Manufacturing Engineer, Surgery, ICU, Engineer, Engineering, Automotive, Healthcare