Value Stream Manager

Job Description:

Job Title:

Value Stream Manager Operating Company:
Environmental Solutions Group - Marathon Equipment

Location:

Vernon, AL

Reports to:

Director, Marathon Operations Department:
Operations

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all activities within an assigned value stream to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality products. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles, establishes operational excellence standards, and aligns cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Value Stream Manager provides leadership to production, materials, quality, and support functions while fostering a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day operations of the assigned value stream, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve operational performance through Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a culture focused on workplace safety and environmental compliance by ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other functional teams to remove barriers and improve overall business performance.
• Manage production planning and resource allocation to meet customer demand and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and production team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure product quality standards are achieved by implementing corrective actions and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate daily management activities, including tiered meetings, performance reviews, and action plan execution.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and operational expenditures.
• Lead problem-solving efforts utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements to ensure successful implementation.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable quality management systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Less than 10% of travel required.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience managing production operations within a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial equipment, fabrication, welding, or assembly operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Value Stream Management, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret operational data and drive performance improvements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma certification or Lean certification preferred.
• Ability to frequently walk throughout manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving equipment.

Ethics and Work Standards:
Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:
Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and…