Value Stream Mgr

Oshkosh Corporation•Orlando, FL

About The Position

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for driving plant performance through effective leadership, strategic planning, and execution of initiatives aligned with business objectives. This role oversees daily operations, mid- to long-term improvement projects, resource planning, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure delivery of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets. They also act as a key liaison between the plant floor and plant management. YOUR IMPACT Strategic & Operational Planning Develop and execute operational strategies that align with business and customer needs. Lead mid-to-long-term initiatives to drive process and performance improvements. Manage production capacity to align with market demand. Performance Management & Improvement Forecast staffing, expenditures, unit completions, and plant performance metrics. Analyze variances and implement corrective actions to ensure target attainment. Lead and participate in continuous improvement events (e.g., Kaizen, RCI). Lead Tier 3 GEMBA meetings and represent plant leadership at Tier IV and executive-level reviews. Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. Team & Talent Management Manage recruitment, onboarding, work assignments, and performance evaluations. Develop succession plans and grow internal talent for future leadership roles. Establish effective staffing models to meet production goals. Financial Oversight Set and review departmental budgets. Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects and operational invoices. Ensure optimal vendor performance in cost, quality, and delivery of operational supplies and services. Quality & Customer Focus Serve as point of contact for quality issues related to manufacturing. Lead problem-solving efforts when customer-impacting issues arise. Safety, Compliance & Standards Conduct safety audits and lead active 5S and workplace organization programs. Ensure compliance with ISO and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards. Investigate and resolve workplace incidents with a focus on root cause and corrective action. Process & System Management Perform value stream mapping; lead the planning and implementation of future state processes. Analyze workflow, equipment layout, and space utilization for operational efficiency. Maintain operational data accuracy in ERP systems (Syteline) and reporting tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Eight plus years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Must be a take charge leader capable of grasping the scope of departments’ responsibilities and possesses the resourcefulness to leverage resources to understand and identify performance impediments, find solutions, and implement improvements
Ability to consider many variables (resources, constraints, sequences, and timing) to formulate a plan for success.
Ability & knowledge to formulate “What if” contingencies for planning purposes to continue to make progress and achieve goals.
Knowledge of industry trends and process improvements with the ability to cost effectively implement while improving performance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Demonstrated ability to make decisions, problem-solve, and evaluate information
Good organization and planning skills

Responsibilities

Develop and execute operational strategies that align with business and customer needs.
Lead mid-to-long-term initiatives to drive process and performance improvements.
Manage production capacity to align with market demand.
Forecast staffing, expenditures, unit completions, and plant performance metrics.
Analyze variances and implement corrective actions to ensure target attainment.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement events (e.g., Kaizen, RCI).
Lead Tier 3 GEMBA meetings and represent plant leadership at Tier IV and executive-level reviews.
Drive root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, work assignments, and performance evaluations.
Develop succession plans and grow internal talent for future leadership roles.
Establish effective staffing models to meet production goals.
Set and review departmental budgets.
Manage capital expenditure (CapEx) projects and operational invoices.
Ensure optimal vendor performance in cost, quality, and delivery of operational supplies and services.
Serve as point of contact for quality issues related to manufacturing.
Lead problem-solving efforts when customer-impacting issues arise.
Conduct safety audits and lead active 5S and workplace organization programs.
Ensure compliance with ISO and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards.
Investigate and resolve workplace incidents with a focus on root cause and corrective action.
Perform value stream mapping; lead the planning and implementation of future state processes.
Analyze workflow, equipment layout, and space utilization for operational efficiency.
Maintain operational data accuracy in ERP systems (Syteline) and reporting tools.