Value Stream Manager – Hudsonville Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network seeks a Value Stream Manager for opportunities in the Hudsonville, MI area. The role focuses on leading value streams, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and coaching teams to improve performance.

You will partner with manufacturers in Hudsonville and surrounding regions, coordinating with planning, maintenance, and materials teams to ensure lean execution and continuous improvement. This network emphasizes fit, compensation, and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.
• Ability to read production data and use it to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Lead daily production activities across an assigned value stream to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Track key performance indicators and drive corrective action when results fall short.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.

Skills

Lean tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Standard work

Production metrics

Root cause analysis

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Job Description:

Value Stream Manager | Hudsonville, MI

Salary Range: $104,000 – $151,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a value stream manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Hudsonville area seeking experienced Value Stream Managers to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Value Stream Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Hudsonville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Hudsonville area that seek Value Stream Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.
• Lead daily production activities across an assigned value stream to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Track key performance indicators and drive corrective action when results fall short.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.
• Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.
• Ability to read production data and use it to make decisions.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Background in machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling software.
• Prior responsibility for budget or cost center managing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Manager, Operations Superintendent, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume 5S Offers Kaizen Adoption Support Lean Manufacturing Operations Waste Business Process Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Decision-Making Agile Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Interpersonal Skills Administration Preparation Engineering Business Training Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 104,000.00 – 151,000.00 (US Dollar)