Contractor Value Stream Director

Clemco; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemco in Washington, MO seeks a Contractor Value Stream Director to optimize end-to-end operations across engineering, procurement, production, and delivery for Clemco’s Americas region. This role drives customer value, efficiency, and profitability by applying lean manufacturing and a deep understanding of heavy industrial cycles.

You will align cross-functional teams, mentor leaders in lean and agile practices, own the P&L for the value stream, and build programs with distributors and direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• Deep understanding of industrial products, services and engineered-to-order products.
• Proven track record of delivering KPIs and developing processes to support company growth initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment and aligning functional KPIs to value streams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, with some international travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Clemco’s domestic and regional value stream strategy, aligning it with company goals and operational plans.
• Oversee and support the product management, setting clear expectations, mentoring growth, and fostering a results-driven culture.
• Strengthen Clemco’s relationships with distributors by understanding their needs and designing programs that drive mutual success.
• Drive revenue growth through both expanding existing markets and identifying new business opportunities.
• Implement robust forecasting and reporting tools to ensure leadership has full visibility into market trends and sales performance.
• Collaborate with Americas functional teams to align strategies, goals and functional initiatives.
• Develop monthly demand plans to support ongoing value stream forecasts.
• Work closely with the President of the Americas and APAC to drive value stream improvements and ensure process alignment with business unit functional teams.

Skills

Strategic Oversight

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional Leadership

Performance Management

Talent Development

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

Join Our Team: Contractor Value Stream Director

Who We Are

Clemco is a leader in abrasive blasting and shot peening equipment, proudly headquartered in Washington, Missouri. Since 1941, we’ve designed and manufactured high-performance systems—from standard and automated units to heavy‑duty, fully engineered‑to‑order solutions. Our products are trusted across industries where safety and reliability are critical, including aerospace, medical manufacturing, defense, and firearms.

With nearly 300 employees across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Clemco combines the strength of a global organization with the agility of a hands‑on engineering partner. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and Lean Manufacturing principles. We are proud to build solutions that protect people and assets worldwide.

Who We Want

The Contractor Value Stream Director plays a pivotal role in optimizing end‑to‑end operations—from engineering and procurement through production and delivery—for Clemco’s Contractor Value Stream. This leader ensures that every activity contributes to customer value, operational efficiency, and profitability. By applying lean manufacturing principles and a deep understanding of heavy‑duty industrial product cycles, aligning teams around a shared purpose: deliver precision‑built equipment that meets rigorous customer standards, on time and on budget for preparing surfaces to support a safer and more productive world.

We are looking for a dynamic Contractor Value Stream Director to drive Clemco’s revenue and profitability growth across the Americas region to strengthen our distributor and direct customer relationships.

• Strategic Oversight: Define and drive the vision for the value stream in alignment with business goals. Develop and implement long‑term operational strategies to maximize value delivery.
• Operational Excellence: Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies across the value stream using lean principles. Lead kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process redesign initiatives.
• Cross‑functional Leadership: Collaborate with departments such as product development, project management, engineering, operations, finance, and customer support. Foster strong stakeholder alignment across the value stream.
• Performance Management: Own the P&L for the value stream and establish and monitor KPIs and metrics tied to customer satisfaction, delivery speed, and cost efficiency. Use data to inform decisions and report progress to senior leadership.
• Talent Development: Coach teams in lean practices, agile methodologies, and operational thinking. Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of Clemco’s domestic and regional value stream strategy, aligning it with company goals and operational plans.
• Oversee and support the product management, setting clear expectations, mentoring growth, and fostering a results‑driven culture.
• Strengthen Clemco’s relationships with distributors by understanding their needs and designing programs that drive mutual success.
• Drive revenue growth through both expanding existing markets and identifying new business opportunities.
• Implement robust forecasting and reporting tools to ensure leadership has full visibility into market trends and sales performance.
• Collaborate with Americas functional teams to align strategies, goals and functional initiatives.
• Develop monthly demand plans to support ongoing value stream forecasts.
• Work closely with the President of the Americas and APAC to drive value stream improvements and ensure process alignment with business unit functional teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• Deep understanding of industrial products, services and engineered‑to‑order products.
• Proven track record of consistently delivering KPIs and developing processes to support company growth initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑building skills.
• Experience working within a lean manufacturing environment and aligning functional KPIs to value streams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, with some international travel as needed.

Why Join Clemco?

At Clemco, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and relationships built on trust. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster an environment where continuous improvement is part of everyday life. Your work will have a direct impact on growing a trusted brand with a proud 85+ year legacy—and an exciting future.

We don’t just sell equipment—we deliver solutions that protect what matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clemco Industries Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger, more innovative, and better able to serve our customers.