Value Stream Manager, Lean Manufacturing

Watts Water Technologies; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

10 paid holidays and PTO

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies in Hutchinson, KS seeks a talented Value Stream Manager to lead a manufacturing unit within the Superior Boiler team. You will drive Lean adoption, implement the Watts Performance System, and oversee two supervisors and 20–40 production staff, ensuring safe operations and continuous improvement.

You will develop associates, manage production planning, budget, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver AOP goals while reducing waste and lead times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or Operations.
• 7+ years of diverse manufacturing experience across Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Production, Supply Chain and Quality.
• 5+ years of leadership developing teams and mentoring future manufacturing leaders.
• Experience scaling operations and Lean manufacturing, with measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements to meet production goals.
• Implement Watts Performance System (WPS) and Lean tools to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage two Supervisors and 20–40 production employees with cross-functional coordination.
• Develop associates and drive safe working environment and performance management.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or Operations

Job description

Watts Water Technologies in Hutchinson, KS seeks a talented Value Stream Manager to lead a manufacturing unit within the Superior Boiler team. You will drive Lean adoption, implement the Watts Performance System, and oversee two supervisors and 20–40 production staff, ensuring safe operations and continuous improvement.

You will develop associates, manage production planning, budget, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver AOP goals while reducing waste and lead times.