Value Stream Leader – Lean Manufacturing & On-Time Delivery

Northstar Aerospace; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Performance bonuses

Training & development

Job summary

Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, seeks a Value Stream Manager at our Chicago site. You will lead end-to-end value streams, drive safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, Finance and Training to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of supervisory experience in aerospace manufacturing, plus demonstrated Lean / FLIGHT DECK leadership in a unionized, multi-shift

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory or management experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience leading supervisors and coordinating multi-shift operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and FLIGHT DECK experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end value stream execution plan for assigned streams, from release to shipment readiness.
• Lead daily tier reviews and shift handoffs; measure plan vs. actual and drive corrective actions.
• Improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory through Lean initiatives and standard work.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, Finance and Training to meet customer commitments.

Skills

Front-line leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

FLIGHT DECK

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, seeks a Value Stream Manager at our Chicago site. You will lead end-to-end value streams, drive safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery, and coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, Finance and Training to meet customer commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 4 years of supervisory experience in aerospace manufacturing, plus demonstrated Lean / FLIGHT DECK leadership in a unionized, multi-shift