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日本語Value stream manager
직무 / 역할
Is responsible for one value stream from raw material to customer and leads its improvement across departments. Known in German as Wertstrommanager.
Description
A value stream manager is responsible for one value stream, meaning all the steps that turn a product family into something delivered to the customer. Instead of looking after one department, the manager looks at the whole flow, including planning, production, quality and logistics, and is accountable for its results such as lead time, delivery performance, inventory and cost.
The role starts with a current state map, sets a target state and leads the improvement plan to reach it, usually with people from several departments who do not report to the manager. This calls for good communication and clear goals. The role is described in lean literature, and in practice it appears under titles such as value stream leader, value stream owner or Wertstrommanager.
| Type | 직무 / 역할 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Value stream leader, Wertstrommanager, Wertstromverantwortlicher, Value stream owner |
Articles about Value stream manager (3)
- How to Organize a Plant by Value Stream Instead of by Department
· Mirko Peters
Value stream organization groups people around a product family, not a department. See the options, six steps and a worked example for plant managers. - Value Stream Manager: Role, Responsibilities and Job Description
· Mirko Peters
A value stream manager owns the flow of one product family from order to delivery. See the role, responsibilities, authority and a sample job description. - What Is Value Stream Management in Manufacturing? Definition and Benefits
· Mirko Peters
Value stream management in manufacturing means running one product family's flow from order to delivery with an owner, shared KPIs and a weekly review rhythm.
Related to
- Value stream mapping · Concept
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- 8 wastes of lean · Concept
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