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ASSA ABLOY Group · 1 week ago

Value Stream Manager

Mocksville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in opening solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager at their Mocksville, NC facility. The role focuses on leading manufacturing operations, driving performance and profitability, and implementing Lean initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality.

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Responsibilities

Drive operational excellence across productivity, cost reduction, safety, scrap reduction, and compliance

Monitor daily production goals and throughput, challenging trends and implementing corrective actions

Ensure equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and system functionality

Own the value stream’s P&L performance above gross margin, delivering on budget and margin improvement goals

Develop cost-reduction strategies and manage labor, overhead, and operational expenses

Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial insights to leadership

Champion Lean principles and lead initiatives such as value stream mapping, Kaizen events, SMED, 5S, and root cause analysis

Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and flow

Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Maintain a zero-incident culture through proactive risk identification and enforcement of safe work practices

Oversee non-conforming material handling and ensure timely quality escalation

Develop staffing plans to meet production needs and delivery standards

Coach, mentor, and lead supervisors and frontline teams with accountability and performance management

Model “walk-the-talk” leadership and reinforce adherence to procedures and work instructions

Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes

Participate in problem-solving sessions, strategic projects, and CI initiatives

Qualification

Lean principlesP&L managementManufacturing processesCoachingERP systemsMentoringProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred), Operations Management, Business, or similar field

5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Lean culture

Proven success managing P&L performance, cost reduction, and operational efficiency

Strong team leadership skills with experience in coaching and performance management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions

Ability to conduct critical conversations and drive accountability

Advanced problem-solving ability, including RCA and corrective action planning

Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards

Strong Lean toolbox: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, waste elimination

Proficiency in ERP systems, production scheduling, material control, and Microsoft Office

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution)

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

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ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

Founded in 1994

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE

10001+ employees