Value Stream Leader, Lean Manufacturing & Operations

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity Mount Joy seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead a high‑precision aerospace/marine value stream. You will drive safety, productivity, quality and on‑time delivery while leading lean transformations across a multi‑shift operation.

You will coach value stream leaders, deploy Leader Standard Work, and partner with Quality and Finance to optimize cost, capacity and performance. The role emphasizes problem solving, SMED, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing or related discipline preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 8 years experience in manufacturing, including 4+ years in a Production Manager role.
• Strong lean manufacturing experience with SMED, visual management, standard work and daily management.
• Understanding of industrial quality systems and manufacturing finance basics.
• Experience in low volume, high mix environments with multiple customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain a strong safety culture across the value stream.
• Own operational performance for the assigned value stream area.
• Lead, coach, and develop value stream leaders across a multi-shift operation.
• Define, deploy, and sustain Leader Standard Work and daily management routines.
• Partner with Quality to improve right first time output through problem solving.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to embed continuous improvement.
• Implement and sustain TEOA and standard work across value stream areas.
• Lead recovery actions when performance falls below plan.
• Work across EH&S, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and Maintenance.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage costs and site P&L decisions.
• Plan capacity, skills, and flexibility across shifts to meet demand.
• Ensure clear, consistent communication across shifts and functions.
• Deliver short-term results while contributing to longer-term site objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-shift leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

TE Connectivity Mount Joy seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead a high‑precision aerospace/marine value stream. You will drive safety, productivity, quality and on‑time delivery while leading lean transformations across a multi‑shift operation.

You will coach value stream leaders, deploy Leader Standard Work, and partner with Quality and Finance to optimize cost, capacity and performance. The role emphasizes problem solving, SMED, and continuous improvement.