Value Stream Manager

Advanced Tax Services Inc, CPA; Winona Lake (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Industries, Inc. seeks a Value Stream Manager for the Mining/ITF/Lam operations. The role drives lean transformation across Lamination and related departments, aiming to maximize value, safety, quality, and productivity while leading cross-functional teams.

The position requires 5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus lean manufacturing know-how. Responsibilities include hiring, KPI reporting, scheduling, TPM collaboration, and escalation of improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maximize value stream performance by applying lean principles to meet customer demands and business results.
• Optimize production workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across the value stream.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or ABC methodologies.
• Manage and develop production teams with a focus on safety and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to align processes.
• Monitor production data to identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Oversee hiring decisions for Mining/ITF/Lam/Weft teams; report KPI metrics in GEMBA walks.
• Schedule shipments and communicate ship dates to relevant departments.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to develop a TPM program and allocate direct reports as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing of supplies and raise requisitions; perform other tasks as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

OSHA rules and regulations knowledge

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Value Stream Manager ' Mining/ITF/Lam is responsible for the production of all fabrics produced in the Lamination department along with all products created in the Mining and ITF department. This is a senior-level operations role focused on maximizing the performance of the value stream by applying lean principles along with the ABC business system to drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Maximize Value Stream Performance: Implement and sustain lean conversion principles to meet customer requirements and achieve business results.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize production workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across the value stream
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or ABC methodologies.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop production or quality teams, ensuring high performance, safety compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to align processes and meet customer demands.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor and analyze production or laboratory data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Cost & Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for all hiring decisions made in Mining/ITF/Lam/Weft and effectively communicating with Human Resources concerning all hiring needs.
• Reports out all KPI metrics in weekly GEMBA walks and as requested by leadership.
• Schedules shipments and is responsible for communicating ship dates to appropriate departments.
• Collaborate with Maintenance supervisor to develop a robust TPM program.
• Properly allocates direct reports in appropriate areas as needed to maintain productivity needs
• Orders supplies and maintenance items for all departments and works with Purchasing on completing purchasing requisitions
• Any and all further tasks as requested by Management

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or educational equivalent required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Mechanical nature
• Ability to operate heat sealers, fabric winders, and various other critical equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• Forklift certified or able to be certified within 30 days after hire.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent sitting, standing for 8 or more hours a day. Twisting, bending, and kneeling occur occasionally in this role for 8 or more hours a day.

This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

ABC Industries, Inc. is committed to creating a safe and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all fair employment practices regarding race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship status and immigration status.