**Key Responsibilities** o Ensure Value Streams operate safely for all employees. o Implement Leadership Ways of Working (including systematic Gemba Walk and Constructive Feedback/Recognition). o Understand GKN Driveline, Regional, and local objectives and integrate to long and short-term plans for the Value Streams. o Lead by example and champion a culture of Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement, and Employee Involvement, following the GKN values and behaviors. o Lead and align value stream-based functions to focus on value stream goals. Align operation and function leaders within the value streams. o Champion the use of lean tools to achieve the goals of the value stream through improving flow and removing waste (non-value add). o Ensure compliance to internal and external accreditation standards (including IATF and internal DES standards). o Ensure compliance to local and GKN business policies. o Work with Human Resources to cultivate a development plan for value stream employees (Talent Review and Succession Planning). o Promote a culture of Cost Leadership o Take ownership for the value streams budget and financial performance. **People Management:** o Develop a diverse and inclusive team aligned to GKN philosophy. o Motivate team by setting challenging and achievable goals. Communicate business strategy and update team on the roadmap to excellence. o Create a culture of Engagement where all employees have the tools they need to do their job well and have the opportunity to contribute to improvement through employee involvement. **Formal Qualifications** Essential -Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Desirable -3 years of experience as member of a site leadership team in Automotive Manufacturing -Graduate of a Lean training program (MCIL/SCIL/BPE/PMCIL) **Specific Functional Capabilities, Knowledge and Skills Required** **Essential** -Effective communication skills -Problem solving skills -Motivated by change and the need to continuously improve -Operational/functional leadership experience -Achieving through people -Supply Chain planning processes (SIOP and MPS) -Financial business acumen -IATF knowledge in Health, safety, and Environment practices as well as Quality Assurance GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.