Value Stream Manager - Lead Lean Ops in East Lansing

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); In loco; USD 102.000 - 149.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Pivot Group Careers in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead daily production activities, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and coach supervisors and teams.

This role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing operations, a engineering/related degree, and experience with lean tools and ERP systems. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.

Conoscenze

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing Operations

Communication Skills

Coaching

Problem Solving

Production Metrics

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Strumenti

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Pivot Group Careers in East Lansing, MI is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead daily production activities, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and coach supervisors and teams.

This role emphasizes lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making. Qualified candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing operations, a engineering/related degree, and experience with lean tools and ERP systems. Visa sponsorship is not offered.