Value Stream Manager

Insignis Talent; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a strategic Value Stream Manager to streamline operations for a defined product family. This role involves leading lean transformations, managing production schedules, and ensuring customer delivery targets are met. You will coordinate with Engineering and Sales to drive performance while inspiring your team to achieve excellence. If you have a strong background in manufacturing and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in manufacturing, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for a defined product family from raw material to delivery.
• Drive day-to-day performance across production, purchasing, and inventory.

Skills

Lean Tools

Production Scheduling

Leadership Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Technical/Engineering Qualification

Tools

MRP Systems

SAP Systems

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Location: Bedford

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Operations

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Value Stream Manager to lead operations for a defined product family, from raw material to delivery. You’ll be the go-to person for streamlining processes, eliminating waste, and hitting customer delivery targets while managing production, materials, scheduling, and inventory control.

What You’ll Do

• Own the value stream. Define product families, map current/future states, and lead lean transformation.
• Drive day-to-day performance across production, purchasing, and inventory.
• Use data, lean tools, and good judgment to solve problems and improve flow.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver results.
• Lead and support your team—on both shifts—to meet output, quality, and delivery goals.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks, tackle roadblocks, review metrics, and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the value stream.

What You Bring

• Recognized technical/engineering qualification
• 5–10 years in manufacturing, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume machine shop
• Solid knowledge of production scheduling, shop floor control, and MRP/SAP systems
• Strong grasp of lean/TPS tools like Kanban, root cause analysis, and standard work
• Sharp leadership and communication skills—able to inspire teams and influence change

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move up to 20 kg occasionally
• Must be comfortable walking, standing, and moving across the production floor regularly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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