Value Stream Leader, Manufacturing Operations

Pdm Llc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Health benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Power & Data Management (PDM) is seeking a Value Stream Manager in Houston, hybrid role, to own end-to-end operational performance for an assigned product family—from production readiness and material availability through manufacturing, quality, testing, and delivery.

You’ll lead Production Managers and teams, drive Lean initiatives, remove barriers, and partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to meet safety, delivery, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and manufacturing leadership experience.
• 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem solving, KPI-driven daily management.

Responsibilities

• Own overall SQDCP performance for the value stream—safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people metrics.
• Lead daily execution of the production plan and align priorities with commitments.
• Monitor throughput, labor utilization, WIP, bottlenecks, capacity, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and remove barriers impacting material, production, quality, testing, and shipment.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing, standard work, and daily management.
• Interface with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Finance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

KPI Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Data-driven Decision Making

People Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; equivalent relevant manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

Job description

Power & Data Management (PDM) is seeking a Value Stream Manager in Houston, hybrid role, to own end-to-end operational performance for an assigned product family—from production readiness and material availability through manufacturing, quality, testing, and delivery.

You’ll lead Production Managers and teams, drive Lean initiatives, remove barriers, and partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance to meet safety, delivery, and cost targets.