Value Stream Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Growth

Re:Build Manufacturing; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing seeks an experienced operational leader to serve as Value Stream Lead for its Industrial & Specialty Products operation at Oribi. You will be the senior leader accountable for outcomes, profitability, and ongoing advancement of the value stream, coordinating production, engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize flow and eliminate waste.

You will direct production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and technicians, partnering with sourcing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of machine shop management experience; composite operations a plus.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role in a sophisticated manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production or diverse product portfolios.
• Strong background in machining manufacturing and Lean production.
• Leadership and talent development skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic plan for running and growing the Industrial & Specialty Products operation.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery to customers.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor a high-performing team across production, quality, and engineering.
• Champion Lean principles to eliminate non-value-added activities and reduce waste.
• Monitor key metrics: OEE, productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency.
• Own the value stream budget, P&L, and cost-reduction strategies.
• Own production scheduling and material forecasts to ensure availability and delivery.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Technical, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Stay at the forefront of machining technologies and manufacturing advancements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Machining knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

SMED

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Re:Build Manufacturing seeks an experienced operational leader to serve as Value Stream Lead for its Industrial & Specialty Products operation at Oribi. You will be the senior leader accountable for outcomes, profitability, and ongoing advancement of the value stream, coordinating production, engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize flow and eliminate waste.

You will direct production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and technicians, partnering with sourcing,