Value Stream Leader — Lean Manufacturing & CI

The Pivot Group Careers; Delhi Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Holt, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead daily production across a defined value stream. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets while coaching supervisors and team leads in standard work and problem solving.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing operations, a bachelor’s in engineering/operations, and hands-on experience with lean tools such as value stream mapping and kaizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean tools: value stream mapping, kaizen, standard work.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.
• Ensure safety, quality, and company policy compliance.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Track KPIs and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.

Skills

5S

Kaizen

Lean

Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Supply Chain

Problem Solving

Team Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations or related field

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Holt, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead daily production across a defined value stream. You will drive safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost targets while coaching supervisors and team leads in standard work and problem solving.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing operations, a bachelor’s in engineering/operations, and hands-on experience with lean tools such as value stream mapping and kaizen.