Value Stream Manager
About The Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead manufacturing and production operations at its Dayton, Ohio facility. This role has full ownership of a defined value stream and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all production floor activities to ensure customer expectations, quality standards, productivity targets, and cost savings objectives are consistently met. The Value Stream Manager will provide direct leadership to engineers, planners, buyers, department supervisors, team leaders, and production employees. This individual will play a critical role in driving Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
- 5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or value stream management
- Proven experience leading production teams within a Lean manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of value stream mapping, production planning, and continuous improvement tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors, engineers, and hourly production teams
- Experience managing KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Ability to work onsite and lead floor-based operations in Dayton, OH
Nice To Haves
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or equivalent continuous improvement certifications preferred
- Experience in construction-related manufacturing, industrial products, or engineered systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end performance of the assigned value stream, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale
- Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer demand and operational goals
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams including engineering, planning, procurement, and production leadership
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
- Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a strong safety culture
- Partner with supply chain, quality, and operations leadership to improve throughput and reduce waste
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $90,000–$115,000
- Annual bonus: 10% target
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
- Ongoing leadership development and continuous improvement training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
