Value Stream Leader: Lean & IWS

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

Paid holidays

401k match

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Membership reimbursement

Tuition program

Candy allotments

Job summary

Perfetti Van Melle USA in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Value Stream Leader to optimize the entire production line for a defined product family. You will drive Lean initiatives, coach teams, and ensure the line meets safety, quality, and cost objectives while aligning with the production schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and experience in value stream mapping, TPM, and IWS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associate Degree in business management or equivalent experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certifications a plus.
• 5+ years Value Stream or supervisor experience in manufacturing.
• GMP, HACCP and OSHA knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; coaching and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Increase value stream efficiency and eliminate waste across the supply chain.
• Coach and develop employees; assess performance and coaching.
• Analyze production performance and implement process improvements to reduce downtime and costs.
• Lead IWS Phase journey and develop 90 Day Plans.
• Own DMS modules for line maintenance and defect handling.
• Coordinate with planning, materials, and QA.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in business management

5+ years VSM/Supervisor experience

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

MS Office

IWS

TPM

Job description

Perfetti Van Melle USA in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Value Stream Leader to optimize the entire production line for a defined product family. You will drive Lean initiatives, coach teams, and ensure the line meets safety, quality, and cost objectives while aligning with the production schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and experience in value stream mapping, TPM, and IWS tools.