Value Stream Manager

Overview In this role you will lead manufacturing value streams (including receiving and shipping) to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution. You’ll drive Lean-based daily management, coach teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to remove constraints and improve metrics. You will shape material flow, kanban and pull systems, and build the next-state value streams to deliver transformational impact for customers and the business. This is a hands-on leadership role at a company focused on trusted solutions that improve lives. Compensation / BenefitsHealth benefits401(k) retirement savings with company matchPTOLife/work balance programsBonus potentialCareer development opportunities ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership for manufacturing, receiving, inventory and shipping to meet safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost objectivesConduct lean daily management value stream walks to identify flow disruptions and verify standard workCoach employees, analyze defect data, formulate problem statements, and engage operators in improvementsImprove KPIs: safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and costCoordinate cross-functional activities across Production, Inventory, Supply Chain, Receiving, Shipping, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and customer-facing teamsCollaborate with suppliers and customers to implement material pull processesEstablish and optimize kanban, outside processing, and point-of-use material processesEnsure accurate inventory transactions, material availability, and reliable customer shipmentsImprove build-to-order finished goods strategyDevelop current, future, and next-state value stream maps and key metricsDeliver transformational impact using Lean Daily Management metrics within the value streamBuild and develop teams in assigned value stream areasManage value stream organization and administer standard policiesOwn safety and 5S in the operational value stream area Key requirementsDemonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvementAbility to work well in a team environmentThinks independently and shows initiativeAnticipates and prevents problemsTechnical aptitude and good mental/physical/visual acuityExcellent analytical and interpersonal skillsProficiency in oral and written communicationsAbility to understand and apply basic cost accounting conceptsDemonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processesteam collaborationinitiativeproblem solvingLean thinking and Lean Daily ManagementValue stream mappingKanban and pull systems