Value Stream Leader

Integra Mission Critical • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Value Stream Leader is accountable for the end-to-end performance, flow, and outcomes of a defined value stream, ensuring alignment to business strategy while enabling teams to operate with autonomy, clarity, and purpose. This leader blends deep operational/technical expertise with servant leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and psychological safety. Success in this role requires the ability to translate strategy into execution, optimize systems (people, process, and technology), and develop high-performing, empowered teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, operational excellence, Lean management, or value stream leadership roles.
• Experience leading value streams, operations, or transformation initiatives
• Demonstrated impact on flow, cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Experience influencing across functions without direct authority

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record of leading value stream-based organizations, with end-to-end ownership
• Demonstrated success in Lean transformation, including value stream mapping, flow optimization, and waste elimination at scale
• Proven ability to lead in complex, high-growth, and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for end-to-end value stream performance across strategy, execution, and outcomes
• Ensure alignment of priorities, resources, and delivery to achieve business objectives
• Own and improve key performance outcomes including cycle time, throughput, cost, quality, and customer experience
• Drive visibility and transparency of performance through standard metrics and reporting
• Lead end-to-end value stream optimization (mapping, redesign, and flow acceleration) to improve cycle time, throughput, cost, and quality
• Establish and manage KPIs, visual management, and operating cadence to ensure performance transparency and accountability
• Apply Lean / Agile / Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational discipline
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement scalable, sustainable countermeasures
• Translate strategy into prioritized initiatives, execution plans, and roadmaps
• Drive data-based decision-making to continuously improve delivery and outcome
• Identify constraints, conduct root cause analysis, and implement scalable, sustainable solutions
• Translate strategy into prioritized initiatives, resourcing plans, and execution roadmaps
• Drive data-based decision-making, using insights to continuously improve outcomes
• Partner cross-functionally to align processes, technology, and resources for seamless delivery
• Enable team performance through servant leadership, removing barriers and supporting execution
• Build capability in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ownership
• Set clear expectations and drive performance accountability
• Develop leadership bench strength through coaching and succession planning
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Enable value stream leaders with clear accountability, performance visibility, and decision-making authority.
• Align metrics, incentives, and governance to reinforce end-to-end value delivery vs. functional silos.
• Champion a Safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all EH&S and regulatory standards.
• Deploy and sustain SQDC performance management systems, including tiered accountability and visual management.
• Lead Lean transformation initiatives including value stream mapping, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous flow.
• Establish consistent operating rhythms (Gemba walks, daily management, KPI reviews) across all sites and value streams.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure design for manufacturability and value stream efficiency
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure material flow and supplier alignment to value stream needs
• Align with Finance on forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to senior leadership

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level