Value Stream Coordinator

Value Stream Coordinator

The Value Stream Coordinator is responsible for managing the flow of work through the machine shop value stream to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time delivery of customer orders and other special projects supporting new product introduction. This role serves as the primary coordinator between Production, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify constraints, resolve issues impacting flow, and improve overall value stream performance. Unlike a traditional expeditor who reacts to late orders, the Value Stream Coordinator proactively manages workflow, identifies barriers to execution, drives schedule adherence, and supports continuous improvement initiatives that enhance throughput, reduce lead time, and improve customer service.

Reporting to the Master Scheduler, the Value Stream Coordinator actively manages work-in-process (WIP), monitors production status, coordinates resources, and takes direct action to remove barriers to completion. This includes assisting in critical operations such as inspection, clean room processing, packaging, and other value-added activities when required to meet customer commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Value Stream Flow Management

• Monitor the daily flow of orders through the value stream.
• Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and delays impacting production and delivery.
• Coordinate actions across departments to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Facilitate priority setting based on customer commitments, capacity, and business objectives.
• Track work-in-process (WIP) and ensure timely movement through each operation.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify causes of production disruptions
• Recommend kanbans and andons needed across machining operations

Production Execution

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