Value Stream Manager

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA; Wildwood Village (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SMITHS TUBULAR SYSTEMS - LACONIA in New Hampshire is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a value stream, drive safety, quality, and delivery while aligning resources with customer demand.

You will report to the Plant Manager and lead Supervisors and frontline teams, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.
• Allocate resources, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to schedules.
• Develop Supervisors and frontline teams, fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to improve results.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Job description

Description

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned value stream, leading all production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager directs Supervisors and team members to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand, operational priorities, and business goals.

This position serves as the operational leader for the value stream and is accountable for execution, continuous improvement, employee development, and achieving key performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.


• Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.


• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.


• Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and coach Supervisors and frontline teams.


• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


• Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.


• Use performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.


• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to improve value stream results.

Business Performance

• Maintain accountability for key value stream metrics, including:
  
  
  
  • Safety
  
  
  • Quality
  
  
  • On-Time Delivery
  
  
  • Productivity
  
  
  • Cost
  
  
  • Inventory
  
  
  • Employee Engagement
  
  
  
  

Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.


• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment.


• Demonstrated success leading supervisors, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.


• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.