Value Stream Leader - Lean Excellence & Growth

the-pivot-group-careers; Delta Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, partners with Delta Township manufacturers to place Value Stream Managers.

Delta Township, MI-based opportunities offer leadership over value streams from raw materials to delivery, with Lean improvement programs and cross-functional collaboration.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with a focus on developing teams and driving measurable performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining Lean principles and tools (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, 5S).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize end-to-end value stream from raw material to customer delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Foster a culture of problem-solving and accountability within cross-functional teams.
• Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to meet production demands.
• Implement visual management systems to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting skill development and career growth.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and sales to align value stream activities with overall business objectives.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Kaizen

5S

Simulation software

Advanced analytics tools

Job description

The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, partners with Delta Township manufacturers to place Value Stream Managers.

Delta Township, MI-based opportunities offer leadership over value streams from raw materials to delivery, with Lean improvement programs and cross-functional collaboration.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with a focus on developing teams and driving measurable performance improvements.