Value Stream Manager – Paint | Manufacturing Manager – Coatings

GrowTech Industries, LLC•Goodyear, AZ

About The Position

The Value Stream Manager – Paint owns end-to-end performance across coating and finishing operations. This role is responsible for improving throughput, increasing First Pass Yield (FPY), and optimizing cycle time and takt time across paint operations. The Value Stream Manager drives process stability, reduces defects, and scales Lean Manufacturing practices across the coating value stream.

Requirements

7–12 years of experience in Paint Manager, Value Stream Manager, or Manufacturing Manager roles
Experience in industrial or contract manufacturing
Strong background in coating and finishing processes
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with powder coating, wet paint, or industrial finishing systems
Engineering or industrial background

Responsibilities

Own full coating value stream performance across surface preparation, paint application, and finishing
Lead Value Stream Supervisors and production teams
Manage flow across the value stream including WIP, bottlenecks, and throughput constraints
Align operations with production schedules and BOM execution
Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement
Apply Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies
Improve cycle time, takt time, and throughput
Standardize processes and scale best practices
Own KPIs including First Pass Yield (FPY), throughput, cycle time, takt time, inventory turns, safety, quality, and on-time delivery /
Reduce defects and improve coating consistency
Ensure ISO9001 compliance
Develop Value Stream Supervisors and coating leaders
Build accountability and performance culture
Strengthen team capability to support operational growth