Value Stream Manager

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Bonus Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with Company Match

10 Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Chicago is looking for a Value Stream Manager to oversee manufacturing operations for a defined product value stream. You will synchronize production and supply chain functions to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of management experience. Key responsibilities include leading lean initiatives and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Manager in an operational area.
• Ability to drive organizational change and present strategies to executives.

Responsibilities

• Direct all manufacturing operations and schedules aligned with customer demand.
• Develop and execute a roadmap for manufacturing improvements.
• Oversee standardization of supply chain processes.
• Drive lean initiatives to achieve a zero-defect culture.
• Lead initiatives to achieve goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma principles

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

As the Value Stream Manager, you will own the end-to-end manufacturing operations for a defined product value stream. You are responsible for synchronizing production, engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Direct all manufacturing operations and schedules aligned with customer demand and value stream capacity.
• Operational Roadmap: Develop and execute a roadmap to evolve the site into a best-in-class manufacturing organization.
• Standardization: Oversee the documentation and standardization of site supply chain processes and procedures.
• Lean Transformation: Drive lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and root cause corrective actions to achieve a zero-defect culture.
• KPI Management: Lead initiatives to achieve goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards (ISO 9001).
• Talent Growth: Mentor, train, and develop employees for career progression; foster a culture of accountability.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with functions inside and outside the supply chain to leverage best practices and hit revenue targets.
• Influence: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated leadership in electronics manufacturing.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, systems, and tools (Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Regulatory: Familiarity with ISO quality systems.
• Communication: Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically align to changing business conditions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to define strategic roadmaps, drive organizational change, and present complex technical and financial strategies to executive leadership.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (or higher).
• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience acting as a Manager for a significant operational area.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation

None

Position Type

Experienced

Salary Range

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

Additional Information

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you think you would be a great addition to our team, we still love to hear from you.

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

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