Value-Stream Lean Production Lead

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead a value stream, drive lean improvements, and optimize production flow across engineering, quality, and supply chain. You will manage a diverse team, track KPIs, and align daily activities with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes cost, delivery, and quality targets, with a focus on continuous improvement, standard work deployment, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing with cross-functional leadership.
• Proven Lean implementation in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all activities within the value stream to meet production, delivery, cost, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Maintenance to support flow and improvement.
• Apply lean principles, lead root-cause analysis, and Kaizen events.
• Lead a diverse team and oversee workforce planning and engagement.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, throughput, on-time delivery, and labor efficiency.
• Contribute to site-level planning and scaling while maintaining excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Data‑Driven Decisions

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Problem‑Solving

Change Management

Safety & Quality

Operational Excellence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering / Operations Management)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

PDM software (Vantage)

SharePoint

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead a value stream, drive lean improvements, and optimize production flow across engineering, quality, and supply chain. You will manage a diverse team, track KPIs, and align daily activities with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes cost, delivery, and quality targets, with a focus on continuous improvement, standard work deployment, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.