Value Stream Leader — Lean Manufacturing Impact

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 105,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Value Stream Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Manistee, MI. You will lead daily production activities, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach supervisors across hourly and salaried teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with planning and maintenance teams. Local manufacturing experience is preferred and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean tools like value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Ability to read production data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Lead daily production activities across an assigned value stream to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Track key performance indicators and drive corrective action when results fall short.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.

Skills

Lean tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Standard work

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Value Stream Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Manistee, MI. You will lead daily production activities, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach supervisors across hourly and salaried teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with planning and maintenance teams. Local manufacturing experience is preferred and visa sponsorship is not offered.