Value Stream Director - Manufacturing Excellence

SCN BestCo; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN BestCo is seeking a Senior Director, Value Stream to lead end-to-end product form value streams, driving continuous improvement across operations, quality and safety. You will partner with engineering, planning, logistics, and commercial teams to optimize margins and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires building and directing a high-performing team, developing manufacturing strategies, managing budgets, and delivering on KPIs while supporting new product launches and process enhancements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or technical field.
• 12 years in manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• 10 years of direct people management and cross-functional leadership.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs in a regulated industry.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Proven track record of safety, quality and production improvements.
• Strong financial/cost management and budgeting experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and programs.
• Familiarity with lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and apply problem-solving approaches.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across all areas of the value stream to improve operations and business metrics.
• Lead end-to-end commercialization programs and ensure readiness of operations and supporting functions.
• Define short- and long-term models to improve margins for assigned product forms.
• Partner with sales, product development and other functions to build margin-accretive portfolios.
• Lead the value stream team to meet daily, weekly and monthly objectives and track performance.
• Develop and track KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.
• Work with maintenance and engineering to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Develop standard work and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and GMP standards.
• Build a high-performing, agile team and plan workforce needs.
• Participate in cross-functional strategy teams for product development and launches.
• Manage annual department budget and optimize labor and overhead costs.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (10-20%).

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

cGMPs

Lean/Six Sigma

Budgeting/Cost mgmt

Cross-functional

Change management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Engineering

Job description

SCN BestCo is seeking a Senior Director, Value Stream to lead end-to-end product form value streams, driving continuous improvement across operations, quality and safety. You will partner with engineering, planning, logistics, and commercial teams to optimize margins and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires building and directing a high-performing team, developing manufacturing strategies, managing budgets, and delivering on KPIs while supporting new product launches and process enhancements.