Value Stream Manager

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead and continuously improve one of two product streams in the Columbia, PA plant. You will align people, materials, machines, and processes to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals while driving cost efficiency.

You will coach a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators, implement Lean methods, and Collaborate with planning, materials, and supply chain to ensure on-time customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in machining/metalworking environments.
• Experience leading teams of 50+ employees in production.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Deep knowledge of Lean principles, continuous improvement, material flow and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience tracking KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience and data analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators within the assigned value stream.
• Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development to team members.
• Own value stream performance and KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, lead time).
• Collaborate with planning, scheduling, materials, and supply chain to ensure materials flow and on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work, visual management, waste reduction).
• Develop and execute value stream roadmaps aligned with business growth.
• Identify and implement capital investments, automation, and process improvements.
• Partner with engineering and quality to resolve issues and improve yield and quality.
• Track and report daily/weekly/monthly performance to leadership.
• Lead Gemba walks and value stream reviews to remove obstacles and align functions.
• Foster safety, quality, and productivity goals through employee involvement.
• Support strategic initiatives for operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department: Operations & Supply Chain

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Reliable Safety & Flow Corporation is seeking a Value Stream Manager (VSM) to lead, coordinate, and continuously improve one of two product value streams (Gruvlok or Threaded Fittings) within the machine shop. This role is responsible for ensuring customer requirements are achieved at the highest levels of safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. The Value Stream Manager serves as a key operational leader, integrating people, materials, machines, processes, and lead times to drive performance and achieve business objectives.

How You Will Help

• Lead a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators within the assigned value stream.
• Build and sustain a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Own value stream performance and ensure achievement of key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and lead time.
• Collaborate closely with planning, scheduling, materials, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient flow of materials and on-time customer delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction methodologies.
• Develop and execute value stream roadmaps that align operational performance with business growth objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for capital investment, automation, technology enhancements, and process improvements to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve recurring issues, improve first-pass yield, and enhance overall product quality.
• Track, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance metrics to leadership.
• Lead Gemba walks, value stream reviews, and operational meetings to monitor performance, remove obstacles, and ensure alignment across functions.
• Drive employee involvement and ownership in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Support strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
• The duties listed above are representative of the position and are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

What You Will Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within machining, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading teams of 50+ employees in a production setting.
• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success developing, coaching, and managing high-performing teams.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, material flow, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience monitoring and driving operational KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• ERP/MRP system experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within machining, metalworking, castings, fittings, or related manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives that have delivered measurable business results.
• Experience leading value stream transformations, process automation projects, or capital investment initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor management systems, production scheduling, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a passion for engaging employees on the production floor.
• Ability to balance daily operational execution with long‑term strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated success driving cultural change, employee engagement, and accountability within manufacturing organizations.
• Strong customer focus and business acumen.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented manufacturing environment.