Value Stream Manager

Socket.dev; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a defined value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will direct supervisors and frontline teams to align resources with customer demand and business goals, reporting to the Plant Manager.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and people development, with accountability for KPIs across safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.
• Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational leadership

Team development

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Description

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned value stream, leading all production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager directs Supervisors and team members to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand, operational priorities, and business goals.

This position serves as the operational leader for the value stream and is accountable for execution, continuous improvement, employee development, and achieving key performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.


• Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.


• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.


• Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and coach Supervisors and frontline teams.


• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.


• Use performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.


• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to improve value stream results.

Business Performance

• Maintain accountability for key value stream metrics, including:
  
  
  
  • Safety
  
  
  • Quality
  
  
  • On-Time Delivery
  
  
  • Productivity
  
  
  • Cost
  
  
  • Inventory
  
  
  • Employee Engagement
  
  
  
  

Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.


• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated success leading supervisors, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.