Value Stream Manager
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager -
Engineering
Operations Manager
Job Description
Our client located in Pleasant Prairie, WI is looking for a Value Stream Manager! The Value Stream Manager is a leadership role that will be primarily focused on ensuring a safe work environment for all team members, while maintaining continuous operational execution and production of quality products that are delivered on‑time to customers within established cost targets. The Value Stream Manager will focus on eliminating waste developed in the value stream process, identifying business growth opportunities, understanding the importance of customer value created by the company, maximizing capacity to grow sales and driving lean continuous improvement.
Strategically focused and leading/driving team members in Kaizen events, problem solving activities, owning the value stream.
Key Responsibilities- Manage all value stream related KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) (SQDCI)
- Drive our client's Culture of Zero within the manufacturing/distribution environments by demonstrating safe and quality conscious work habits and ensuring that all team members are following our Culture of Zero policies for safety and quality.
- Co‑lead recordable or significant case investigations including root cause and corrective actions.
- Responsible for ensuring the execution of findings of accident investigations and safety alerts within their value stream.
- Ensure policies and processes are deployed uniformly throughout the value stream.
- Lead problem‑solving events and follow‑up with corrective actions for completion.
- Create a standard for value stream process and ensure the entire team are properly trained, resourced, supplied, and managed to attain the objectives.
- Drive team member engagement within value stream.
- Develop a highly motivated and committed workforce with emphasis on the development of skills needed to accomplish safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and product cost goals.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Bilingual is a plus.
- Must have a background in manufacturing and 5+ years of management experience.
- Lean experience, Green Belt/Six Sigma is a plus.
- Excel and ERP experience.
- SAP is a plus.
- Safety experience, EHS, Quality Control, and ISO 9000 experience.
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