Entry-Level Value Stream Leader — Lean, Growth Path

The Gund Company - Amsterdam; Wallins Corners (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

ESOP

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking an Entry-Level Value Stream Manager to learn and support daily manufacturing operations at our Amsterdam site. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across a value stream from order entry to shipping.

You will work with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and product specs, while building leadership capabilities for future responsibility in people and process management.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to lead and influence individuals and teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in mathematics.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technically skilled, able to provide clear directions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support the management of daily manufacturing operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify process improvements and reduce waste using Lean and Kaizen.
• Understand customer requirements, product specs, and order fulfillment from quotation to shipment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth.
• Assist in monitoring production performance, inventory levels, costs, and profitability while learning to meet value stream goals.
• Promote company culture and safe work behaviors; support training and teamwork.
• Develop leadership skills through mentorship and practical experience for greater responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mathematics

Analytical thinking

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Gund Company is seeking an Entry-Level Value Stream Manager to learn and support daily manufacturing operations at our Amsterdam site. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement across a value stream from order entry to shipping.

You will work with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements and product specs, while building leadership capabilities for future responsibility in people and process management.