Value Stream Manager
About The Position
The Value Stream Manager is responsible for end-to-end ownership of a defined product line, with full accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). Reporting to the Cleveland Plant Manager, this role leads the value stream across assembly, test operations, materials, and supporting functions to ensure alignment of people, processes, and systems in delivering operational excellence. This position requires a shift from tactical execution to strategic, systems-level leadership. The Value Stream Manager is accountable not only for output, but also for improving flow, reducing lead time, managing constraints; particularly within test operations and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve shared performance goals.
Requirements
- Manufacturing Leadership Experience
- Demonstrated ownership of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics
- Hands-on experience leading production operations, including assembly and/or test environments.
- Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles to improve flow, reduce waste, and shorten lead times
- Experience identifying and managing operational constraints (bottleneck management)
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing frontline leaders and teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strategic and systems thinking
- Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
- Cross-functional leadership and influence
- Results orientation with a continuous improvement mindset
- Effective communication and leadership presence
- Change management and adaptability
Responsibilities
- Own and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost for the full product line
- Establish, track, and improve key performance metrics; implement countermeasures to close gaps
- Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the value stream
- Lead daily operations across assembly, testing, and materials to meet customer demand
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
- Oversee staffing, capacity planning, and resource allocation to optimize throughput
- Drive Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve end-to-end flow
- Reduce overall lead time from order to shipment
- Identify, escalate, and resolve constraints, with a strong focus on test operations bottlenecks
- Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving efforts
- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes
- Align cross-functional teams to shared SQDC goals and metrics
- Influence without direct authority to drive execution and accountability
- Shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive system optimization
- Develop and execute strategies to improve long-term performance, scalability, and efficiency
- Leverage data and analytics to drive decisions and prioritize improvements
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline employees within the value stream
- Build a high-performing, engaged team focused on results and continuous improvement
- Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback and development support
- Partner closely with the Cleveland Plant Manager to address areas requiring improvement through clear expectations, regular feedback, and focused development actions, ensuring alignment with operational goals and long-term business success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
