Value Stream Manager - Mining/ITF/Lam/Weft

ABC Industries, Inc.; Winona Lake (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Industries, Inc. is seeking a Value Stream Manager for the Mining/ITF/Lam value streams in Winona Lake, IN. This senior operations role drives performance by applying lean principles and the ABC system to safety, quality, and productivity.

The manager will lead cross-functional teams, optimize workflows, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Quality to achieve customer requirements and business results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or educational equivalent required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maximize Value Stream Performance by implementing and sustaining lean principles to meet customer requirements and business results.
• Optimize production workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across the value stream.
• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or ABC methodologies.
• Manage and develop production or quality teams with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across engineering, quality, supply chain and other departments to align processes.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Data analysis

Forklift certified

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Value Stream Manager – Mining/ITF/Lam is responsible for the production of all fabrics produced in the Lamination department along with all products created in the Mining and ITF department. This is a senior-level operations role focused on maximizing the performance of the value stream by applying lean principles along with the ABC business system to drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity.

Core Responsibilities

• Maximize Value Stream Performance: Implement and sustain lean conversion principles to meet customer requirements and achieve business results.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize production workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency across the value stream
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives using lean, Six Sigma, or ABC methodologies.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop production or quality teams, ensuring high performance, safety compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other departments to align processes and meet customer demands.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Monitor and analyze production or laboratory data to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Cost & Efficiency: Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve profitability

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for all hiring decisions made in Mining/ITF/Lam/Weft and effectively communicating with Human Resources concerning all hiring needs.
• Reports out all KPI metrics in weekly GEMBA walks and as requested by leadership.
• Schedules shipments and is responsible for communicating ship dates to appropriate departments.
• Collaborate with Maintenance supervisor to develop a robust TPM program.
• Properly allocates direct reports in appropriate areas as needed to maintain productivity needs
• Orders supplies and maintenance items for all departments and works with Purchasing on completing purchasing requisitions
• Any and all further tasks as requested by Management

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or educational equivalent required.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Mechanical nature
• Ability to operate heat sealers, fabric winders, and various other critical equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations
• Forklift certified or able to be certified within 30 days after hire.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent sitting, standing for 8 or more hours a day. Twisting, bending, and kneeling occur occasionally in this role for 8 or more hours a day.

ABC Industries, Inc. is committed to creating a safe and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all fair employment practices regarding race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship status and immigration status.