Value Stream Manager

Motorola Solutions; Illinois; 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 is looking for a Value Stream Manager in Illinois to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will synchronize production, engineering, and supply chain functions while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

This role requires 5+ years of management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a demonstrated mastery of Lean Six Sigma principles. The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $155,000 USD and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as a Manager for a significant operational area.
• Deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with ISO quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct all manufacturing operations aligned with customer demand.
• Drive lean initiatives to achieve a zero-defect culture.
• Mentor, train, and develop employees for career progression.

Skills

Leadership in electronics manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma principles

Written communication skills

Operational management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (or higher)

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

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. 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

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• 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.

Base Salary Range

$130,000 - $155,000 USD

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

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• 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

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.