Value Stream Leader – Drive Lean Excellence

The Pivot Group Careers; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead production within assigned value streams and drive continuous improvement. This role partners with manufacturing companies across Michigan to align staffing, training, and process improvements with safety, quality, and cost targets.

You will oversee coaching, problem solving, and data-driven decisions to optimize lead times and performance, with a focus on lean tools and robust metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Lead daily production activities across an assigned value stream to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Track key performance indicators and drive corrective action when results fall short.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching & leadership

Reading production data

Lean tools (VSM/Kaizen)

Problem solving & RCA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Plainwell, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead production within assigned value streams and drive continuous improvement. This role partners with manufacturing companies across Michigan to align staffing, training, and process improvements with safety, quality, and cost targets.

You will oversee coaching, problem solving, and data-driven decisions to optimize lead times and performance, with a focus on lean tools and robust metrics.