Value Stream Manager

Moog Inc; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Leadership development and mentoring

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead end-to-end value stream improvements across the space propulsion systems unit. The role focuses on eliminating waste, designing processes, and driving performance in a fast-growing, on-site environment.

You will guide cross-functional teams, develop robust plans with contingencies, and maintain SQDC metrics while enabling a learning culture of problem solving and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline is required.
• Minimum 7 years of leadership experience in a functional area.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to explain organizational objectives to others.
• Successfully led major projects.
• Experience building confidence and backing decisions.
• Experience with lean production and process improvement tools (Kaizen, LMS).
• Ability to negotiate and clarify Value Stream Objectives.
• Develop robust plans with contingency considerations.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of a Value Stream Improvement Plan (VSIP) including business planning, process design and development, product build and delivery, and product service.
• Drive out waste across the value stream as a change agent.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving through leadership and coaching.
• Maintain and improve SQDC performance and the visual management system for the value stream.
• Be highly visible to employees and provide coaching and feedback to leadership and shop floor teams.
• Collaborate with process owners to implement standard work and optimize internal processes.
• Identify required technical skills and develop people to acquire them.
• Provide regular performance feedback to team members and supervisors for performance management.
• Influence the value stream P&L with responsibility for KPI performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Feedback delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

Tools

Kaizen

LMS

Job description

Job Title: Value Stream Manager

Reporting To: Director, Operations

Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities. We’re seeking a Value Stream Manager to join Moog’s growing Space Propulsion Systems Business Unit within our Space & Defense Group. This newly established position supports a rapidly expanding business and offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we continue to grow. Reporting to the Operations Director, this onsite role may be based in East Aurora, NY or Niagara Falls, NY, with occasional travel between the two locations.

To be considered for the Value Stream Manager role, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a position with exhibited leadership in a functional area
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Ability to explain organizational objectives to others
• Successfully led major projects
• Demonstrated experience building the confidence of others and backstop their decisions
• Demonstrated experience with lean production, process improvement tools, Kaizen, LMS, etc.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and clarify top-level Value Stream Objectives
• Experience developing robust plans with contingency considerations
• Ability to formulate and present effective feedback to team members

As a Value Stream Manager, you will:

• Possess broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a Value Stream Improvement Plan (VSIP) including business planning, process design and development, product build and delivery, and product service.
• Be a change agent and drive out waste through the entire value stream.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement, team problem solving and a learning organization by meeting with supervisors and leaders reflecting on the health of the people, process, problems, solutions and challenges.
• Be responsible to maintain and increase all aspects of SQDC performance and visual management system of the value stream.
• Be highly visible to employees, provide coaching, information, ideas, feedback and encouragement to team leaders, associates and the site to promote growth and development of the value stream team.
• Work with process owners, implement standard work and provide feedback to improve the internal processes to support the needs of the value stream.
• Work with resource managers to identify technical skills required for the work force and develop people to acquire and retain these skills.
• Provide regular performance feedback to core team members and their direct supervisors. This information shall be used by supervisors as part of the employee’s performance management.
• Responsible for positively influencing the value stream P&L with direct responsibility for value stream KPI performance.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

#LI-Onsite #LI-CP2 Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $125,000.00–$175,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

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