Value Stream Manager

IDEX; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Airtech seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead Lean transformation across the value stream from order to delivery and post-sale support. You will align manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and quality to optimize lead times, throughput, and costs, while coaching teams in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

The role requires building a culture of accountability, enabling daily production goals, and driving long-term strategic initiatives within the value stream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• Five to ten years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or process improvement
• Strong leadership and written & verbal communication skills
• Lean processes knowledge and one-piece flow
• Proficiency with Oracle JDE and cost accounting concepts

Responsibilities

• Oversee value stream to achieve sales plan and on-time delivery; track lead time, throughput, quality, and cost.
• Promote safe work environment; perform safety audits and investigations; implement corrective actions.
• Partner with supply chain and warehousing to develop Kanban and material flow improvements.
• Develop current/future/next state value stream maps and drive lean transformation.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across operations, quality, engineering, and finance.
• Participate in S&OP to improve inventory management and capacity planning.
• Coach team members on continuous improvement and Lean culture; support 5S activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Office

Manufacturing processes

Oracle JDE

Education

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

Five to ten years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or process improvement

Tools

None

Job description

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Airtech is part of the IDEX Performance Pneumatics Group, delivering innovative solutions for vacuum, pressure, and flow control across critical industries worldwide. We specialize in custom-engineered vacuum and pressure systems, offering advanced solutions for complex applications in life sciences, electronics, and industrial automation. Known for flexibility and technical expertise, Airtech partners with customers to solve unique challenges and deliver tailored systems that meet demanding performance requirements. Airtech combine engineering excellence, customer focus, and global reach to enable technologies that keep industries moving and improve everyday life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the entire value stream from customer order to delivery to post-sale support. This individual will drive alignment within the operations organization - including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and quality - to ensure lead time, throughput, quality and cost are effectively managed. The Value Stream Manager will also oversee the value stream team, ensuring that daily production goals are met while coaching team members on lean principles and problem-solving skills to further foster a culture of ongoing improvement and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee value stream in achieving sales plan and targeted on-time delivery (OTD). Track and report progress against lead time, throughput, quality and cost; track and identify bottlenecks to achieving KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Promote, monitor, and ensure a safe work environment. Perform safety audits and support incident investigations; identify and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with supply chain and warehousing teams to implement a material pull process. Develop/improve kanban, outside processing and point of use material processes.
• Develop current, future and next state value stream maps. Drive transformation of value stream to enhance operational excellence. Lead lean initiatives while applying tools, such as value stream mapping and standard work, to achieve targeted improvements.
• Oversee daily management to ensure effective collaboration across operations, quality, engineering, finance and customer service. Facilitate communication and alignment between the functions to address both tactical, daily issues as well as drive longer-term strategic initiatives within the value stream.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to promote improved inventory management and customer service, while also reducing waste. Support capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Coach and mentor team members on continuous improvement; foster a culture of accountability and ongoing development.
• Oversee routine 5S activities to maintain clean and orderly staging of materials throughout work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field with at least three (3) year demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support OR
• Five to ten years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or process improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership and written & verbal communication skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one-piece flow.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office - including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Strong experience with Oracle JDE
• Ability to understand and apply basic cost accounting concepts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform