Lean Value Stream Leader – Aerospace & Defense Ops

TE Connectivity Corporation; Mount Joy, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity's Mount Joy, PA facility seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead lean transformation across a high-precision manufacturing value stream. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, while coaching leaders and aligning functions across EH&S, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing with 4+ years in production leadership, strong lean experience (SMED, daily management), and proficiency with SAP ERP.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing or related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years in manufacturing, with at least 4 years in a Production Manager role.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience including SMED, visual management and standard work.
• Understanding of industrial quality systems and compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and engagement targets for the value stream.
• Lead, coach, and develop value stream leaders across a multi-shift operation.
• Define and sustain Leader Standard Work and daily management routines.
• Partner with Quality to improve right first time output through problem solving and reviews.
• Apply lean principles to drive continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Manage costs and budget in collaboration with Finance to support the site P&L.
• Plan capacity, skills, and flexibility across shifts to meet demand.

Skills

Leadership & people development

Lean manufacturing

SMED

Visual management

Standard work

Daily management

SAP ERP

Communication skills

Education

Degree in manufacturing or related discipline

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

TE Connectivity's Mount Joy, PA facility seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead lean transformation across a high-precision manufacturing value stream. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, while coaching leaders and aligning functions across EH&S, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing with 4+ years in production leadership, strong lean experience (SMED, daily management), and proficiency with SAP ERP.