Value Stream Manager

Dakota Bodies; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies Liberty is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead planning, scheduling, and execution for the value stream. You will oversee shift supervision and ensure safe, high‑quality, on‑time production within budget.

Responsibilities include training and developing the value stream team, coordinating with maintenance, and driving continuous improvement. Strong leadership and a background in metal fabrication are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe working environment.
• Ensures production adheres to high quality standards set by the company.
• Trains and develops VS team members and builds effective teams.
• Communicates with leadership to understand schedule priorities and act accordingly.
• Works with Maintenance on routine and annual maintenance activities.
• Ensures efficient production scheduling to meet plant targets.
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and implements them with support from leadership.
• Focuses on ongoing process improvement.
• Collects and reports production data and KPIs for dashboards and reports.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Multitasking

People development

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Dakota Bodies Liberty - Liberty, MO 64068Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Manufacturing

The Value Stream Manager (VSM) leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of manufacturing operations within their value stream. He/she is responsible for cost‑effective planning, processing, and production. This role will be the direct manager for each Shift Supervisor within their value stream. The VSM contributes to the success of Dakota Bodies Liberty operations by ensuring products are manufactured with uncompromised safety and the highest quality while being produced on‑time, within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Always promotes a safe working environment.
• Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company.
• Training and development of VS team members. Ability to create effective teams and develop next level talent.
• Communicates professionally with appropriate team members and leadership to understand schedule priorities and react accordingly.
• Works with Maintenance team to accommodate routine and annual maintenance activities.
• Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.
• Identifies opportunities for cost control and works to implement them with support from the Assistant Plant Manager and Operations Director.
• Focused on ongoing process improvement.
• Manages collection and reporting of production data, KPI’s etc. to support routine dashboards and special reports as required by the Assistant Plant Manager and/or Operations Director.
• Operates with transparency and earns trust at all levels through communication and actions.

Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications Required Skills & Experience

• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High attention to detail.
• Creative problem solver.
• Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results.
• 5+ years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision.
• Ability to motivate, manage, and develop people of all skill levels effectively.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage in a fast‑paced environment.
• Welding, and fabrication knowledge and process preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred.