Production Value Stream Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing Leadership

Are you ready to lead a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced aerospace and defense environment? We're seeking a Production Value Stream Manager (VSM) who thrives on driving results, developing talent, and delivering excellence. This is a critical leadership role that ensures on‑time, high‑quality production while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Title: Value Stream Manager

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Location: Kent, WA

Type: Exempt, Full‑Time

Schedule: 100% On‑site, 1st Shift;
Mon‑Fri 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; extended hours and weekend rotational shifts may be required.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Profit‑Sharing Plan, 3‑weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, long‑term care options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite massage therapist access.

Salary Range: $78,643 – $99,000 per year. Pay is based on experience, level, and skillset while balancing internal equity.

Role Overview

The Production Value Stream Manager (VSM) is a leader who drives productivity and cost improvements, focuses on department metrics, reports, and employee development, and ensures on‑time, high‑quality delivery to customers. The VSM manages the direction of the Production team across all shifts and supports hiring and development of shift supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production team across all shifts, driving productivity and cost improvements.
• Oversee hiring, development, and succession planning for production level employees and shift supervisors.
• Ensure on‑time, high‑quality production while meeting critical customer expedite needs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and embed Kaizen and TPM practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align production strategy with business objectives.

What We Offer

• Mentorship by senior leadership team members vested in your success.
• Development of critical leadership and communications skills.
• Technical support from very collaborative staff with 20+ years of industry experience.
• True accountability and ownership of department performance and improvements.
• Upward mobility potential to senior leadership roles for motivated individuals.
• Continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually toward coursework and/or CPE.

Ideal Candidate

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of urgency and bias for action.
• Skilled in monitoring and assessing performance, taking corrective action, and creating a track record of successful leadership.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, nimble and responsive in the short‑term and long‑term environment.
• Strong communication, judgment, drive, ethics, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience managing a high‑volume production environment in aerospace or defense preferred.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing