Value Stream Lead
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Value Stream Lead - Decatur, ILThis is a
full-time, exempt level position.Job SummaryThe goal of the Value
Stream Management team is to support improvement of Business
Process Management across the enterprise and drive performance
improvement within Global Technology and across IT programs. To
accomplish this goal, we are focused on: a) improving visibility to
current state performance, b) applying structured problem solving
to address process performance gaps, and c) developing people with
skills to drive problem-solving and sustain improvements. The
successful individual will be responsible for driving the
improvement practice globally. The Value Stream Lead will lead and
facilitate process definition and process management, as well as
process performance improvement within Global Technology and
programs. The ideal candidate possessesexpertise in Agile and / or
Lean (Toyota) methodologies and is capable to provide training and
coaching to the organization in the methodology, tools and
templates used to improve work. The Value Stream Lead is also
responsible for conducting the analysis of existing operations to
propose fact-based opportunities and solutions while executing
stakeholder communications and change plans within Global
Technology and IT programs.Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop a culture of
continuous improvement (CI) and process management within ADM.Lead
problem-solving efforts using a fact-based approach.Lead team
members in prioritizing and managing work requests via Kanban. This
includes regular reviews and adjustments of existing backlog and
work in progress.Coach and train senior leaders (Directors and
Managers) on business process management and CI.Work closely with
cross functional teams to identify and implement opportunities to
drive improvements across 5 KPI categories (Safety, Quality,
Delivery, Financials, People).Establish processes and procedures to
deliver required service levels, and implement process optimization
and remediation.Extensive and effective communication across End to
End processes / functions including: Finance, Human Resources, IT,
Shared Services, Supply Chain and operational colleagues.Partner
with global counterparts to implement best practices (Yokoten)
across the organization.Involves a significant amount of
independent thinking, judgment and decision making along with
strong project management skills and excellent management and
mentoring of project teams.Provide administrative support to the
Business Process Management foundation structure.Maintain the
Enterprise Process Framework and Repository.Educate and train
colleagues in Business Process Management.Support Process Ownership
and Governance across End-to-End processes.Assess Process Health
across the enterprise (performance and process maturity).Job
RequirementsBachelor's Degree (Masters preferred) and 6 years
experience in a process management / improvement-oriented role
requiredKnowledge and demonstrable practical application of key CI
/ Agile methods a plus: Skills Matrix, Kanban, Value Stream Maps,
Agile, A3 Problem Solving, Business Process Management,
etc.Advanced English (Reading, Writing, And Speaking). Multilingual
capability is a plus.Strong communication skills with the ability
to work with cross-functional management (Commercial, Operations,
Support, etc.)Commitment to delivering quality results and
overcoming obstacles in a time-sensitive environmentBroad subject
matter proficiency in multi-functional processes and understanding
of their impacts on downstream processesSuccessfully engaged in
multiple initiatives simultaneously while remaining calm and
effective under pressureExperience challenging business units and
other departments on their assumptions of how they will
successfully execute their plans with specific focus on end-to-end
execution and impact on downstream processes/systemsPrepared
detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output,
and logical operation of various processes and programsWillingness
and capability to learn, as well as teach. Practical experience
applying concepts from: "Toyota Kata"; "The Toyota Way"; "Managing
to Learn"; "Getting the Right Things Done"; "The Phoenix Project";
"Toyota Kata"; and "Learning to See" a plus.Effective presenter and
facilitatorAble to travel (in region travel of up to 25% of
workingtime).Experience with Microsoft ProductsExperience with
virtual whiteboarding technology (Mural, Miro, etc.) a plusNotable
AchievementsADM Named to FORTUNE Magazine's Most Admired Company
List for 15th Consecutive Year ADM recognized as a "Diversity
Leader 2023" by the Financial Times ADM Named to World's Most
Ethical Companies List for Fourth Year in a RowExcited about this
role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that
often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every
box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right
candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM
requires the successful completion of a background check.
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