Value Stream Manager

ASSA ABLOY • Mocksville, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, is a performance-driven manufacturing organization committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. As an industry leader, we empower our teams to innovate, continuously improve, and deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead a major portion of our manufacturing operations and drive impactful results. The Value Stream Manager is a key operational leader responsible for performance, profitability, and continuous improvement within a defined manufacturing value stream. In this highly visible role, you will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer expectations for quality and delivery. You will lead Lean initiatives, develop high-performing teams, and oversee the value stream’s P&L performance above gross margin, ensuring alignment with plant and corporate goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred), Operations Management, Business, or similar field.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Lean culture.
• Proven success managing P&L performance, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Strong team leadership skills with experience in coaching and performance management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Ability to conduct critical conversations and drive accountability.
• Advanced problem-solving ability, including RCA and corrective action planning.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Strong Lean toolbox: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, waste elimination.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, production scheduling, material control, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across productivity, cost reduction, safety, scrap reduction, and compliance.
• Monitor daily production goals and throughput, challenging trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and system functionality.
• Own the value stream’s P&L performance above gross margin, delivering on budget and margin improvement goals.
• Develop cost-reduction strategies and manage labor, overhead, and operational expenses.
• Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial insights to leadership.
• Champion Lean principles and lead initiatives such as value stream mapping, Kaizen events, SMED, 5S, and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and flow.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a zero-incident culture through proactive risk identification and enforcement of safe work practices.
• Oversee non-conforming material handling and ensure timely quality escalation.
• Develop staffing plans to meet production needs and delivery standards.
• Coach, mentor, and lead supervisors and frontline teams with accountability and performance management.
• Model “walk-the-talk” leadership and reinforce adherence to procedures and work instructions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Participate in problem-solving sessions, strategic projects, and CI initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution)
• Competitive salary
• Training
• Opportunity to develop and enhance your career

What This Job Offers

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