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Value Stream Manager (Fabrication) Job at Armstrong World Industries
Macon, United States


Job Descrption

Primary location: Macon, Georgia 
Relocation offered: Yes 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is “$112,000 to $140,000” per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong? 

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

 

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) has an opening for a Value Stream Manager located in Macon, GA. Under the guidance of the Assistant Plant Manager, this position is responsible for effective management and coordination of the Fabrication Value Stream activities. Responsible for developing and maintaining systems for continuous improvement in all processes.  Responsible for effective performance of production, maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, and environmental compliance for the business units.  Responsible for providing the leadership to drive the plant safety process and the Value Stream's efforts towards attainment of the plant’s goals and objectives.

 

What’s in it for you!

  • Be a trusted partner to the business
  • Networking and Relationship Building
  • Ability to be innovative and strategic
  • Dedicated training and development to help you grow in your role and beyond
  • Collaboration and an open friendly team environment.

 

What you’ll do

  • Promotes the Plant Safety Process by leading the process and maintaining a high level awareness and operating discipline for all plant safety policies.  
  • Manages own organization; guides and advises supervisors in interpretation of Plant and Company policies and Union contract.  Helps resolve non-routine personnel problems.  Assists in first step of grievance.  Handles second step of grievance procedure.  
  • Maintains quality performance of assigned organization through use of systems management and Lean principles.
  • Maintains high level of customer awareness throughout the business units and focus on delivering material that meets requirements.
  • Routinely visits production operations, especially trouble areas; confirms reasons for mechanical downtime, progress of schedules, and product quality characteristics; makes decisions when necessary and calls on staff personnel for advice or assistance as deemed necessary. Coaches supervision in these areas.
  • Determines manpower requirements to meet production schedules.  
  • Interviews applicants for open positions and assists in selecting qualified employees.  Provides general departmental induction and ensures proper indoctrination and job training.  
  • Works to promote good employee relations by interacting with employees frequently and discussing and helping with problems or complaints.  Encourages supervisors to establish and maintain similar relationships.  
  • Promotes achievement of the plant’s goals and maintains participation from business unit, maintenance and production employees.  Participates in and supports the Lean process.  
  • Provides for training of employees; promotes continuous skill improvement; and provides for supervisor candidacy training.  
  • Provides for and promotes participative management and employee involvement through frequent employee meetings for communication and problem-solving, training, recognition, information sharing and interpretation, and delegation of authority and responsibility.  
  • Promotes excellence in housekeeping; establishes Lean events to reduce effort and cost to maintain housekeeping.
  • Provides for and promotes regular communication between maintenance and production. Facilitates the on-going integration of maintenance and production activities.  
  • Recommends and manages implementation of Lean events, related to safety, process effectiveness, and cost.  
  • Continually provides for assessment and feedback of supervisor and technical resource performance.  
  • Implements the elements of the OD plan including the maintenance, process control, and organizational strategy and is responsible for the integration of the three strategies.
  • Receives guidance and feedback from the Assistant Plant Manager.
  • Works closely with the Plant Leadership Team, especially other value stream managers, communicating business unit performance, improvement activity, and issues.  
  • Manages the Value Stream which consists of five production supervisors.  The Business Unit includes Fabrication WPIF, WITL, Plank, MITL and STIF Lines.

 

What will make you successful

  • Safety leadership
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Proven capability to organize and implement change.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

What will make you stand out

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing/ Six Sigma methodologies, organizational development, and human resources

 

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

 

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

 

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

 

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

 

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

  • Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
  • Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
  • Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
  • Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
  • Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

 

About the location (Macon GA)

Our Macon Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 400 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile to Armstrong's customers.  Located approximately 85 miles south of Atlanta, the Macon facility has 33 acres under one roof, or 1.5 million square feet of floor space.  It is the largest ceiling tile factory in the world.  The operations are complex, automated, use the latest modern management technology, and manufacture a wide range of commercial and residential ceiling products.

Macon, also known as the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World", is in the heart of Georgia and marks a historical crossroads in the south. The city carries with it a rich cultural heritage while creating a strong vision for the future. Macon offers the amenities of a small friendly city with the advantages of a growing community.

 

 

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!


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