Value Stream Manager - Machine Shop Excellence & Lean

Moog Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select);

Relocation assistance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Machine Shop Value Stream Manager in Blacksburg, VA to provide strategic leadership for a critical manufacturing operation supporting Moog’s Space and Defense Group.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient production of high‑quality machined components that meet customer expectations. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, develop productivity strategies, and coach a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business discipline.
• 7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or a technical environment.
• 7 years of direct supervision/leadership.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and achieve operational results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with capacity planning, resource management, budgeting, and capital investment planning.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of the Machine Shop Value Stream.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean principles and waste elimination.
• Coach, develop, and support leaders and employees to build a high‑performing team.
• Manage machine shop resources, budgets, staffing plans, and capital investments.
• Oversee capacity planning and workflow to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are met.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to improve manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align operational priorities with business objectives.
• Support the modernization and long‑term growth of the machine shop through process and technology advancements.
• Ensure customer requirements are met while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Leadership

Capacity planning

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Machining operations

Safety & quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing/business

Job description

Moog Inc. is seeking a Machine Shop Value Stream Manager in Blacksburg, VA to provide strategic leadership for a critical manufacturing operation supporting Moog’s Space and Defense Group.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring safe, efficient production of high‑quality machined components that meet customer expectations. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, develop productivity strategies, and coach a