Lean Value Stream Leader — Manufacturing Operations

Ingersoll-Rand; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Sedalia, MO seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, driving Lean initiatives and building high‑performing teams focused on continuous improvement.

The candidate will guide operational strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals while ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Build and develop an engaged, high-performing workforce focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and associates to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer requirements, business growth, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Ingersoll Rand in Sedalia, MO seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, driving Lean initiatives and building high‑performing teams focused on continuous improvement.

The candidate will guide operational strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals while ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production environment.