Value Stream Manager

 Company:
Solar Turbines EAME
 Workplace address:
Žatec, CZ
 Type of employment:
Full-time work
 Type of contractual employment relationship:
employment contract
 Duration of employment:
Permanent
 Required education:
University
 Required languages:
cs (Proficient), en (Proficient)

Join Solar Turbines!

We are seeking an experienced leader to manage the day-to-day operations of a value stream, ensuring that approved products are manufactured in alignment with Solar’s business plan, quality standards, and cost objectives. This position reports directly to the General Manager and plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safety: Foster a safe work environment through education, awareness, and ownership; meet corporate safety goals; conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Operational Leadership: Oversee all production and related activities within the value stream to meet business objectives.
  • Schedule Execution: Ensure on-time delivery to meet customer needs; develop plans to achieve production capacity for annual demand and long-term forecasts; lead daily activities to meet commitments.
  • Employee Development: Manage a diverse team; define training requirements; conduct performance appraisals and career development planning; promote team building and engagement.
  • Process Improvement: Develop current and future state value stream maps; meet manufacturing cycle time goals; lead continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; improve quality, reduce cycle time, and increase capacity.
  • Cost Management: Control overtime, headcount, operational budgets, employee expenses, and capital projects; manage WIP inventory effectively.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively participate in planning and operations teams; maintain value stream metrics for cycle time, cost, and quality.

What do we expect from a suitable candidate?

  • Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
  • Experience in turbine and mechanical industry environments is considered an advantage.
  • Proven track record of leading teams and executing projects successfully.
  • Strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement operational strategies.
  • Knowledge of ERP and MES systems is highly beneficial.
  • Familiarity with production planning, capacity planning, and value stream mapping.
  • Excellent communication skills; fluency in English and Czech required.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform in a high-pressure environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse workforce.

What is Solar Turbines offering to you?

  • We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a passion for project management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
  • Excellent professional growth and career opportunities in an international environment of a worldwide leader in a very exciting and growing sector of industry
  • Fair and friendly atmosphere
  • Interesting remuneration package - at Solar we share our achievements with all employees

Corporate bonus paid once a year
Performance bonus paid twice a year

  • 5 weeks holiday
  • Meal allowance
  • Cafeteria system 5000 points per year
  • Multisport card
  • Employee canteen at the workplace
  • Excellent coffee for free
  • Pension or life insurance up to 24 000 CZ/per year
  • Language trainings provided by company
  • Company events

About the company Solar Turbines EAME

Solar Turbines EAME

Zabýváme se výrobou mechanických soustrojí se spalovací turbínou, plynových kompresorů k tranzitní dopravě plynu či kompletních jednotek k výrobě elektrické energie poháněné turbínami.

Naše produkty využívají zákazníci v oblasti výroby, zpracování a přepravy zemního plynu a ropy, k výrobě elektřiny a tepelné energie, chemických látek, léčiv nebo potravinářských výrobků.

Máme bohatou historii v budování špičkových výrobků a poskytování prvotřídní podpory našim zákazníkům. Za naší více než osmdesátiletou tradicí a dobrou pověstí stojí celé generace zaměstnanců. Především díky jejich znalostem, dovednostem a odhodlání podnikáme úspěšně i dnes. V Solar Turbines si ceníme tohoto přístupu a záleží nám na úspěchu každého zaměstnance.

Těší nás, že poptávka po našich produktech dlouhodobě roste, a tak pronikáme na nové trhy a hledáme další příležitosti pro rozvoj podnikání. Nabízíme vám díky tomu stabilní a velmi motivující zaměstnání, díky kterému získáte cenné pracovní zkušenosti, řadu zážitků a příležitostí vypracovat se v kariéře.
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For the purpose of the selection procedure for this position, Solar Turbines EAME s.r.o., Business ID: 24671576, Za Ženskými domovy 3379/1, Smíchov, 150 00 Praha 5 and Solar Turbines Slovakia s.r.o., IČO: 53 692 659, Digital Park II, Einsteinova 25, 851 01 Bratislava - mestská časť Petržalka, as the controllers, shall process the data you provided (or publicly obtained) in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The controller will assign the data processing to Alma Career Czechia s.r.o., ID No. 264 41 381, which will do so using its electronic systems.
By replying to this advertisement, you provide the controller with your personal data for the purposes and the duration of the selection procedure. In connection with processing your data, you have the respective right: (i) to access the data, (ii) to correct or complete inaccurate or false data, (iii) to delete the data if it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it has been collected or processed, or if it has been collected illegally, (iv) to limit the data processing in special cases, (v) to transfer the data, (vi) to object to the data processing which will therefore be terminated, unless there are serious legitimate grounds for processing which outweigh your interests, rights, and freedoms, especially if the reason is an enforcement of legal claims, and (vii) to contact The Office for Personal Data Protection. For more information on data processing by Solar Turbines EAME s.r.o. visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/legal-notices/dataprivacy.html For more information on data processing by Alma Career Czechia s.r.o., Reg.No.: 26441381, with its registered office at Menclova 2538/2, 180 00 Praha 8, contact the Data Protection Officer, e-mail: DPO-CZ@almacareer.com or visit https://almacareer.com/gdpr.
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