Value Stream Leader, Plant Operations & Lean Excellence

Paumac Tubing, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paumac Tubing, LLC in Michigan seeks a Plant Manager for the MEI wrap manufacturing value stream to lead production, safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will direct staffing, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to meet SQDC targets.

The role requires OSHA compliance, maintaining IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards, and applying Lean tools to drive cost reductions and process improvements in partnership with maintenance and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to meet SQDC goals (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Oversee staffing, coaching, and cross-training of production teams.
• Maintain standard work, safety procedures, and visual controls.
• Conduct performance evaluations and development plans for personnel.
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality to optimize workflow.
• Monitor run rates, downtime, scrap, and throughput; adjust as needed.
• Lead daily Gemba walks, tier meetings, and value stream huddles.
• Own all processes within the value stream including wrap lines, material handling, curing, and finishing.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, Kanban, TPM, Poka-Yoke.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and waste/elimination efforts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO standards, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain for continuous improvement.
• Track KPIs (OEE, scrap, throughput, labor efficiency, safety, delivery) and provide leadership reports.

Job description

Paumac Tubing, LLC in Michigan seeks a Plant Manager for the MEI wrap manufacturing value stream to lead production, safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will direct staffing, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to meet SQDC targets.

The role requires OSHA compliance, maintaining IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards, and applying Lean tools to drive cost reductions and process improvements in partnership with maintenance and engineering.