Value Stream Manager

Insight Global; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations at the Tulsa site. You will oversee production, planning, and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, on-time, high-quality output in a high-volume environment.

The role emphasizes Lean/TPS, continuous improvement, and financial discipline with P&L oversight. Translate site strategy into daily execution, drive KPIs, and lead Kaizen events (3+ per year) to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience and value stream management.
• Experience leading large manufacturing environments (200+ employees; 500+ preferred).
• Strong Lean / TPS background and financial acumen.
• P&L ownership and understanding of cost drivers.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations within the core value stream.
• Drive SQDC performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Translate site strategy into disciplined daily execution.
• Oversee production, planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure predictable output and strong customer delivery.
• Lead Kaizen events (3+ meaningful annually) and sustain improvements through standardization.

Skills

Lean TPS

Value Stream Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

On site 5x a week in Tulsa, OK | 150-190k Base Salary | Permanent Placement W-2 Opportunity

Must be coming from experience in: automative, aerospace/defense, HVAC, industrial manufacturing backgrounds

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations within a core value stream at the site level. This role is responsible for driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) while translating site strategy into disciplined daily execution. This leader will oversee production, continuous improvement, planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure predictable output, strong customer delivery, and sustained operational performance. The ideal candidate is a high-impact manufacturing leader with strong Lean/TPS experience, financial acumen, and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams while executing long-term strategy.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, value stream management, operations leadership
• Experience leading large manufacturing environments, production teams (200+ employees minimum; 500+ strongly preferred)
• Strong manufacturing background in: Equipment manufacturing; High-volume, complex/durable goods environments; (Examples: automotive, aerospace, HVAC, industrial, electronics — NOT pharma, food/bev, chemical, paper, packaging, cosmetic)
• Deep knowledge of Lean / Operational Excellence: - Value Stream Management - Flow systems, pull systems - Kanban - SMED - JIT / JIS - Kaizen - TPS, BPS, or similar production systems
• Proven ability to: Lead and execute Kaizen events (minimum expectation: 3+ meaningful annually); Drive measurable improvements (ex: scrap reduction, throughput gains, quality improvements); Sustain improvements through standardization and operating systems
• P&L ownership
• Cost drivers (i.e. labor, material, scrap, transportation, and productivity)
• Ability to make operational decisions that improve profitability
• Experience leading larger-scale business units ($300M+)
• Demonstrated ability to: Translate strategy into execution; Set KPIs and operating rhythms; Deliver consistent results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
• Bachelor’s degree (engineering or related field preferred)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with SAP or ERP systems for operational and financial decision-making
• Exposure to multi-site or global manufacturing operations International teams, customers, or supply chains
• Broader business experience outside core operations (i.e. ~ supply chain, logistics, purchasing, quality)