Value Stream Manager

Job description

**Value Stream Manager**
**Troy, IN**
**$112,000 + Bonus**

The Value Stream Manager plays a crucial role in leading and managing the overall operations of a value stream. This position is key to promoting lean manufacturing practices, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, and focusing on growth that is profitable, enhances quality, and ensures customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities consist of supervising daily operations and aligning performance with both short- and long-term business goals.

**Responsibilities of the Value Stream Manager:**
– Guide and mentor Production Supervisors and team members, including managing performance, participating in hiring processes, and overseeing budget management.
– Oversee all facets of the value stream to ensure effective decision-making, swift implementation, and alignment with operational targets.
– Be accountable for the financial performance of the value stream, including managing P&L, conducting cost analyses, improving margins, and meeting productivity goals.
– Implement lean manufacturing tactics and continuous improvement efforts to boost operational productivity.
– Promote a culture of ongoing improvement by engaging regularly with supervisors and teams.
– Direct daily production functions, including scheduling, coordinating the supply chain, and managing shipment processes.
– Encourage the use of flow, pull systems, and workload balancing to enhance manufacturing operations.
– Ensure compliance with standardized work processes, safety protocols, and problem-solving approaches.
– Cultivate a positive team culture through effective communication, accountability, and teamwork across functions.
– Apply structured problem-solving methods (e.g., PDCA) and visual management techniques to elevate performance.
– Support cross-training efforts to maintain workforce agility and operational reliability.
– Work with leadership to create and implement strategies for future-state value streams.

**Qualifications for the Value Stream Manager:**
– A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
– 3–5 years of increasing leadership responsibility in managing complex projects or teams.
– Experience with P&L management and a solid grasp of manufacturing operations, finance, and workforce management.
– Demonstrated ability to lead teams, achieve results, and nurture talent development.
– Strong communication abilities and adeptness at influencing change.
– Preferably experienced with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.