Value Stream Leader - Weld, GP

Join The Baker Company as our Value Stream Supervisor - Weld & Grind/Polish and lead a team that takes pride in building products that make a difference.

At The Baker Company, we manufacture high-quality, American-made laboratory and clean air equipment used in scientific research and healthcare.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee welding and grind/polishing operations, support and develop skilled welders, and help ensure our products meet the highest standards for quality, craftsmanship, and safety.

If you’re an experienced welding professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and taking pride in work that has a purpose, we’d love to have you join our team in Sanford, Maine.

• Direct supervision of assigned employees including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assist and support plant teams (Value Stream Supervisor and Team Leads) with goal-setting and tracking for Continuous Improvement measures.
• Manage unscheduled equipment down time.
• Select and apply appropriate Continuous Improvement tools aimed at improving line capacity, production line efficiency and process reliability.
• Use KPIs to drive the operation and improve the process.
• Support the capital plan and execute against those plans by achieving compliance to schedule targets.
• Create control plans for improvement efforts such that the improvements gained are sustainable.
• Facilitate, train and mentor effective teams to solve problems and eliminate waste.
• Mentor and coach teams on Continuous Improvement and Lean methodology.
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed and recommend process changes and employee training to meet and maintain compliance.
• Work with production teams to effectively identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Establish, communicate and reapply agreed upon best practices.