Value Stream Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Reliable Safety and Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead one of two product streams (Gruvlok or Threaded Fittings) within the machine shop in Columbia, PA. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, coordinating planning, materials, and supply chain to ensure on-time customer fulfillment.

The role requires a strong Lean background, 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, and a proven ability to develop teams and optimize processes using 5S, Kaizen, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in machining, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading teams of 50+ employees in a production setting.
• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success developing, coaching, and managing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, material flow, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience monitoring and driving operational KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators within the assigned value stream.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Own value stream performance and ensure achievement of key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and lead time.
• Collaborate closely with planning, scheduling, materials, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient flow of materials and on-time customer delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Develop and execute value stream roadmaps that align operational performance with business growth objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for capital investment, automation, technology enhancements, and process improvements to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve recurring issues, improve first-pass yield, and enhance overall product quality.
• Track, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance metrics to leadership.
• Lead Gemba walks, value stream reviews, and operational meetings to monitor performance, remove obstacles, and ensure alignment across functions.
• Drive employee involvement and ownership in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Operations management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead one of two product streams (Gruvlok or Threaded Fittings) within the machine shop in Columbia, PA. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, coordinating planning, materials, and supply chain to ensure on-time customer fulfillment.

The role requires a strong Lean background, 7+ years of leadership in manufacturing, and a proven ability to develop teams and optimize processes using 5S, Kaizen, and