Value Stream Leader — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Neotech; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

NEOTech in Colorado is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead the end-to-end flow of materials and activities from concept to customer. You will oversee factory employees, drive Lean improvements, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, delivery, and safety goals.

The role emphasizes Kaizen leadership, data-driven problem solving, and mentoring direct reports to build a high-performing, engaged workforce while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience: value stream mapping, Kaizen, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Value Stream: oversee activities delivering products from raw materials to customers.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: apply Lean, value stream mapping, process optimization to reduce waste.
• Drive Operational Goals: hit KPIs for quality, delivery, scrap, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: align production, engineering, supply chain, quality, PM and maintenance.
• Resource Management: optimize resources and ensure readiness of facility and processes.
• Employee Development and Leadership: mentor and manage direct reports; build a high-performing team.
• Communicate and Report: use visual management and metrics to track progress and accountability.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Lean Events: lead workshops and rapid problem-solving activities.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety: enforce safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean

Six Sigma

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

MES systems

EMS equipment

ISO standards

Job description

NEOTech in Colorado is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead the end-to-end flow of materials and activities from concept to customer. You will oversee factory employees, drive Lean improvements, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, delivery, and safety goals.

The role emphasizes Kaizen leadership, data-driven problem solving, and mentoring direct reports to build a high-performing, engaged workforce while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.