Value Stream Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Value Stream Manager to own end-to-end manufacturing operations for a defined product value stream. You will synchronize production, engineering, and supply chain to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, while driving operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as a manufacturing manager, with Lean Six Sigma expertise, ISO knowledge, and strong leadership to mentor teams across functions within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher).
• 5+ years leading a significant operational area as a manager.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End ownership of manufacturing operations and schedules.
• Develop and execute an operational roadmap to achieve best-in-class manufacturing.
• Standardize site supply chain processes and procedures.
• Drive Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and root-cause corrective actions.
• Lead SQDC metrics across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and related standards.
• Mentor, train, and develop team members for career growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to hit revenue targets.
• Influence multiple projects and stakeholders without direct authority.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Join a fast-paced, dynamic environment manufacturing world-class communications equipment for public safety customers worldwide. Our technology platforms are "lifelines" for firefighters, police officers, and emergency responders.

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. This role is designed for a high-potential leader expected to drive operational excellence and progress within the global supply chain.

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.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality 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).
• Team Development & Collaboration: 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.

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• 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.

Target Base Salary Range

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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 Referral Payment Plan Yes

U.S. 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!

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. 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’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.