Value Stream Lead

Náplň práce, právomoci a zodpovednosti:

About the role:

The role is focused on management and control of the production, technical and quality flow of value stream, administrative, economic, organizational, technical and supporting functions related to the production value stream with the aim of ensuring optimal use of available resources to maintain performance and production output in accordance with company financial goals and quality and safety standards. The job holder is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives in production as well as 5S. The job holder must ensure compliance of processes including products and data in production according to quality and regulatory standards of Convatec.

Responsible for constant development of the work force through training and job enlargement for production workers, and through focus on security and health issues ensure improvement of the production environment.

Further to ensure constant awareness by production staff to relevant regulatory requirements.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the production staff and thereby the presence of adequately qualified and motivated personnel in the department
• Responsible for a proper level of information enabling the staff to make relevant decisions about their work

Also to:

• Suggest development of the organization
• Cooperate with HR department and Focus factory lead / Operations Director when negotiating local agreements
• Carry out regular staff development interviews
• Participate in developing company and the individual job functions
• Make sure that production employees are familiar with company financial goals and politics
  

Production performance:

• Responsible for production performance and quality level in value stream and on all its shifts.
• Responsible for planning and management of the production through staff members and following up on their activities, hereby making sure that:
• approved procedures and instructions are adequate, understood and followed and kept up to date
• that production areas and premises are up to agreed hygienic standards and that hygienic standards are followed by production staff as well as guests
• approved Value streams budgets followed
• that BOMs and routings are calculated and followed
• that validation procedures are followed
• that production staff is familiar with the department’s operational goals and KPIs
• ensure full cooperation of technical and quality teams within value stream and in line with Focus factory strategy
• product quality procedures are followed, and all non-conformities investigated and addressed

Planning:

• To keep supply chain team informed about any production deviations or delays, to enable timely delivery to the customers
• To communicate relevant deviations and changes in relation to capacity plans to enable supply chain team to make necessary changes or re-planning of orders
• To make sure that the production always fulfils requirement from relevant authorities, hereby:
• That the production equipment is validated
• That production processes, premises and staff fulfil relevant requirements according to QMS

Zamestnanecké výhody, benefity:

• Annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company.
• Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world.
• Stable employer for Michalovce city and its surroundings.
• Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:

- Improve care

- Deliver results

- Grow together

- Own it

- Do what´s right

• Home office possibilities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Introduction program according to company standards.
• Development trainings.
• Career opportunities for internal employees.
• Referral bonus system.
• Recognition program.
• Meals in the amount of 0.44 EUR per one meal unit / day
• Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution
• Social fund (various support and perks for employees)
• Free bus transport within Michalovce city
• Various events / team building activities for employees
• Various employee discounts by vendors within Michalovce city

Informácie o výberovom konaní:
Please send your CV only in English language.

Only candidates who meet our requirements will be invited for the interview. Data of not selected candidates will be deleted in compliance with GDPR and data protection law.
Information about personal data processing of job seekers is located on link: https://www.convatec.com/sk-sk/o-nas/kariera/

Požiadavky na zamestnanca:

About you:

• You bring 5–7 years of experience in production or manufacturing leadership, with a strong understanding of production flow, technology, and operational excellence.
• You’re a confident leader who knows how to motivate, develop, and empower teams to meet performance, quality, and safety goals.
• You’re skilled at managing cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between production, quality, technical, and supply chain teams.
• You have a solid grasp of production planning, resource optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies like 5S.
• You’re proactive in identifying and resolving issues, always aiming to improve efficiency, compliance, and product quality.
• You’re comfortable working in a regulated environment and ensure that all processes meet internal and external quality standards.
• You’re a clear communicator who ensures your team is informed, engaged, and aligned with company goals and KPIs.
• You’re experienced in working with production and logistics systems and bring a structured, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• You thrive in a dynamic, international environment and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications/Education:

• Secondary education, technical, industrial engineering, economical or production processes.
• University degree, technical, industrial engineering, economical or production processes.

Skills & Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience with either same or similar subject of business.
• Good knowledge of production flow, technology, and manufacturing processes.
• Computer literacy as user, relevant production, logistics system knowledge.
• Experience in international work environment (preferred).

Travel Requirements:

• The position may involve travel up to 15% of the time.

Working Conditions:

• Office based position with home office possibilities based on the local home office policy.
• Flexible working hours.

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.