Value Stream Manager

Xylem•Auburn, WA

2d•$93,900 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Xylem Auburn - Goulds Water Technology has 2 open positions (Industrial & Residential Value Stream Managers) A great Value Stream Manager doesn’t just optimize processes—they empower teams, eliminate waste, and drive execution where strategy meets the shop floor. You will tackle processes for general management, sales financial akum, supply chain operations and work closely with the Logistics, Planning, Materials and Continuous Improvement teams. P&L for each position is valued at $180 million in revenue Position is Onsite with two to four direct reports and several extended reports. Work Hours – 7/8 AM to 4/5 PM First Shift

Requirements

Bachelor degree with 5 – 10 years of experience supply chain operation
Green belt plus
Association for Supply Chain Management certification

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop value stream supervisors, engineers, and production teams to achieve performance targets
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Ensure effective communication across all shifts and departments
Own the value stream’s key performance indicators (KPIs) — safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost
Manage daily operations and production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize flow
Identify bottlenecks and implement countermeasures to improve throughput and efficiency
Champion Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, visual management, and kaizen
Facilitate value stream mapping sessions to identify improvement opportunities
Drive waste reduction and lead root cause problem-solving (A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
Develop and execute the annual value stream plan in alignment with plant and corporate objectives
Participate in capacity planning, capital budgeting, and workforce forecasting
Collaborate with supply chain, quality, maintenance, and engineering to ensure seamless production flow
Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental standards
Promote proactive safety culture through training, risk assessments, and employee engagement