Value Stream Manager – Manistee Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; Presencial; USD 105.000 - 153.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Value Stream Manager for opportunities with manufacturers in and around Manistee, MI. You will lead daily production activities, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and coach supervisors across hourly and salaried teams.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with planning and maintenance teams. Local manufacturing experience is preferred and visa sponsorship is not offered.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five+ years in manufacturing operations with supervisory experience.
• Experience with lean tools like value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Ability to read production data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Lean tools

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

Standard work

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Leadership

Team supervision

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Value Stream Manager | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $105,000 – $153,000 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 Manistee 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 Manistee in Manistee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Filer City, Frankfort, Elberta, and Kaleva.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Manistee region seeking Value Stream Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

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

• 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.


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling software.


• Prior responsibility for budget or cost center management.


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.


• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments.


• Background in machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Manager, Operations Superintendent, Production Manager, Manufacturing 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 been 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 Data Offers Kaizen Business Process Improvement Support Lean Manufacturing Organization Operational Excellence Process Optimization Operations Waste Business Process Collaboration Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Decision-Making Agile Analytical Skills Continuous Improvement Optimization Manufacturing Administration Preparation Planning Engineering Business Training Leadership Communication

Salary Package:

$ 105,000.00 – 153,000.00 (US Dollar)