Value Stream Manager

Ingersoll-Rand; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand in Sedalia, MO seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, driving Lean initiatives and building high‑performing teams focused on continuous improvement.

The candidate will guide operational strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals while ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Build and develop an engaged, high-performing workforce focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and associates to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer requirements, business growth, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Leadership

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Education

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

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Title: Value Stream Manager

Location: Sedalia, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company driven by an ownership mindset and a commitment to making life better for our employees, customers, and communities. Through our portfolio of industry‑leading brands, we deliver mission‑critical solutions that help customers improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Learn more at www.irco.com.

Job Overview

The Value Stream Manager is a key operations leader responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance within the Sedalia manufacturing facility. This role leads and develops high‑performing teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing leader with a proven track record of leading teams, implementing Lean principles, and delivering measurable business results in a fast‑paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Build and develop an engaged, high‑performing workforce focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and associates to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support customer requirements, business growth, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and building high‑performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or comparable Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading transformational change initiatives within manufacturing operations.

Core Competencies

• Operational Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Execution
• Employee Development & Coaching
• Change Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work Arrangement

• On‑site role based in Sedalia, MO.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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