Integrated Production Value Stream Leader

Are you ready to own the flow?

Do you thrive at the intersection of quality, delivery, and cost? Can you unite purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics around a common target—and hit it? If leading a production area to delight customers sounds energizing, this role is for you.

About us Autocam, a division of NN, Inc., manufactures high‑performance precision components using advanced machining technologies. NN, Inc. is a global, diversified industrial manufacturer with 3,400+ employees and 27 facilities worldwide, dedicated to customer success through innovation and quality.

What you’ll doOwn delivery and quality for a defined value stream—serving as the primary contact for customer concerns.

Orchestrate support across purchasing, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics to meet area goals.

Run area meetings and accelerate continuous improvement aligned to NN, Inc.’s Operating System.

Engage the team through clear communication, mentoring, and support for employee‑driven ideas.

Uphold a safe, healthy environment that complies with OSHA and company standards.

Manage key metrics: headcount, labor cost, and on‑time delivery.

Turn manufacturing systems data into cost awareness, analysis, and action.

Deliver timely feedback and conduct performance reviews.

Lead and support project start‑ups within the value stream.

Champion adherence to the QMS and EMS.Picture thisA customer flags a quality deviation on a critical part. Within the hour, you’ve convened quality assurance, engineering, and logistics, mapped the defect path using production reports and graphs, and implemented a practical countermeasure. You update the customer, adjust labor to protect on‑time delivery, and capture the lesson into the QMS—turning an issue into a win.

Lead with accountability

Manage, train, direct, and evaluate your production area while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including OSHA regulations.

What you need to succeedBA/BS in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

At least 5 years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management.

Microsoft Office proficiency.

Fluent in English; able to interpret technical documents and communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers; confident presenter to varied audiences.

Strength in statistics, cost analysis, and data interpretation; comfort reading and applying production data and graphs.

Proven problem‑solver—define issues, collect data, identify defects, draw valid conclusions, and implement real‑world solutions using production metrics.

Physical readiness to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 30 pounds; visual acuity for near/far, color differentiation, and depth perception. Corrective lenses permitted within safety guidelines.

Environment you’ll navigate

Office and manufacturing spaces with noise from quiet to loud and exposure to standard manufacturing conditions, including oil and machinery.

What’s in it for you Competitive compensation and benefits

Advancement opportunities and career growthA collaborative, innovation‑focused culture

Commitment to Economic, Environmental, and Social Impact Safe work environment
100% paid up‑front educational assistance
11 paid holidays

Core proficiencies

Bachelor's Degree Continuous Improvement Supervisory Experience Production Optimization Budgeting / Forecasting Experience