Confidential Jobs · 17 hours ago
Value Stream Manager
Wisconsin, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expConfidential Jobs is seeking a Value Stream Manager for their Eagle, Wisconsin manufacturing facility, responsible for leading end-to-end operational performance in metal fabrication. The role focuses on driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Smriti Gracy M
Responsibilities
Lead the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvement activities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)
Drive creation of continuous product flow, implement pull systems (Kanban) and level workload to optimize throughput
Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, countermeasures are implemented, and safety improvements are driven
Build a culture of stopping to fix problems, ensuring quality is achieved “right the first time.”
Instill and maintain a positive, can-do team environment with strong employee engagement and empowerment
Design and direct work of the functional area; select, coach, and develop team members aligned with company strategy
Lead performance management, succession planning, talent development, and continuous feedback delivery
Utilize PDCA process along with MDI process to deliver metric performance results
Create and maintain a visual value stream to ensure issues are visible and addressed quickly
Perform Leader Standard Work to ensure consistent execution of processes and procedures
Ensure effective training and cross-training plans are implemented, including backup coverage from other areas
Develop and execute short and long-range CI plans to deliver improvements across people, safety, quality, delivery & cost
Lead and coordinate successful New Product Introductions (NPI) within Operations
Participate in development and implementation of facility strategic plans and initiatives
Facilitate information sharing across best practices, benchmarking, and continuous improvement programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR equivalent experience
5+ years progressive operations leadership and/or Lean management experience
Strong leadership and operational execution mindset with focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost
Value Stream leadership (Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost)
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, GMS/GMS-like systems
PDCA, MDI, Standard Work, Leader Standard Work
Fabrication operations knowledge (laser/turret/press brake/welding/robotic welding)
Team coaching, cross-training, engagement and empowerment culture
KPI ownership and execution discipline
NPI Leadership and operational launch readiness
ERP exposure (SAP preferred)
Strong problem solving and operational decision-making
Preferred
3–5 years experience in sheet metal fabrication including: Cutting / Lasers, Punching / Turrets, Forming / Press brakes, Welding / Robotic welding, Painting exposure (preferred)
3+ years demonstrated Lean implementation experience
Lean / Operations / Supply Chain certifications
SAP or equivalent ERP system experience
Demonstrated experience in: Flow principles, Kanban / Pull systems, PFEP (Plan For Every Part)
Strong leadership experience with diverse skilled teams
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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