Value Stream Manager – Wayland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers seeks a Value Stream Manager to lead and optimize production value streams in the Wayland, Michigan area. This role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing operations, supervisory experience, and a solid grasp of lean tools (value stream mapping, kaizen, standard work). Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Ability to read production data and use it to make decisions.
• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Reading production data

Experience in manufacturing operations

Supervisory experience

Lean tools knowledge

Production metrics experience

Root cause analysis

Corrective action

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Production scheduling software

Job description

Job Description:

Value Stream Manager | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $109,000 – $158,000 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 Wayland 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 Wayland in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dorr and Hopkins.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Wayland area seeking Value Stream Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

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

• 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.
• Working knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

Bonus Qualifications

• Background in machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Production Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Manager, Operations Superintendent, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Offers Access Support Development Operations Waste Business Process Key Performance Indicators Salary Hiring Partnerships Accountability Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Product Development Agile Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Preparation Business Training Sales Communication

Salary Package:

$ 109,000.00 – 158,000.00 (US Dollar)