Value Stream Leader - Lean Excellence & Growth

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Delta Charter Township (MI)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 158,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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.

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