Value Stream Manager

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** Job Title**:

Value Stream Manager
** Reporting To:
** GM, SLC Site Missiles
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* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT
** Moog
* * is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance.
** Moog’s Space & Defense Group - Salt Lake City Operations
** is a high-production facility specializing in missile steering and turret systems, supporting a rapidly growing business with strong opportunities for professional development. Our site is deeply committed to Operational Excellence, with a relentless focus on achieving 100% quality and 100% on-time delivery. Every person, every day, is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality. We are currently seeking a
** Value Stream Manager
** to support the production of advanced Missile Control Actuation Systems.
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* Summary:

** The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is accountable for end‐to‐end performance of a major product value stream within the Salt Lake City Missile Systems site. This role ensures the value stream delivers
** 100% quality**,
** 100% on-time delivery**, and
** industry‐leading operational and financial performance
** across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and aftermarket support.

The VSM leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and continuously improve all aspects of value stream performance, supporting major defense missile platforms and emerging electromechanical product lines. This leader plays a critical role in enabling SLC’s growth trajectory and supporting the site's strategic objectives. You will report directly to the General Manager – Missiles and enjoy an on-site, collaborative working environment with a 9/80 schedule on first shift.
** As our Value Stream Manager, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for the following functions:
**** Operational Leadership
*** Facilitate end‐to‐end value stream performance including quality, delivery, cost, safety, inventory, and customer satisfaction.
* Escalate issues through Tier Management Process.
* Collaborate closely with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program management to support teams to resolve constraints and drive predictable execution.
* Ensure capacity, capital, and staffing plans align with growth forecasts and ramp demands.
* Serve as the operational counterpart to Program Managers; jointly ensure successful contract execution.
* Ensure compliance with AS9100, defense regulatory standards, and customer contractual requirements.
** People Leadership
*** Lead through influence a cross-functional team including engineering, supply chain, assembly & test, program management and quality.
* Build a high-performance culture grounded in trust, accountability, respect, teamwork, and problem-solving.
* Mentor talent and support succession planning for critical roles.
* Foster a safety-first environment.
** Continuous Improvement & Strategy Deployment
*** Champion lean principles, CI projects, RCCA discipline, and waste elimination across the value stream.
* Drive execution of the site’s Hoshin/Strategy Deployment priorities.
* Identify and act on strategic opportunities to improve quality, reduce unplanned cost, increase predictability, and optimize operational processes.
** Here are the skills and abilities that will make you successful in this role
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
* 7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environments.
* 3+ years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing or value‐stream‐aligned structure.
* Demonstrated success driving operational performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and structured…