Value Stream Leader, Aerospace Manufacturing | Lean & Growth

Flex Tek; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a designated value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. You will direct Supervisors and frontline teams, aligning resources with demand and business goals to deliver high-value products.

Key responsibilities include operational leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize performance and eliminate waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading supervisors, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.
• Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.
• Lead, develop, and coach Supervisors and frontline teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.
• Use performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to improve value stream results.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a designated value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. You will direct Supervisors and frontline teams, aligning resources with demand and business goals to deliver high-value products.

Key responsibilities include operational leadership, coaching, and continuous improvement, with collaboration across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize performance and eliminate waste.