Value Stream Manager

Job Title

Value Stream Manager

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

Bolzoni Group is looking for an energetic Value Stream Manager to lead the manufacturing team. Providing leadership and direction to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-focused operations. This role is responsible for executing company initiatives while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

The Value Stream Manager develops and coaches Area Coaches and associates, oversees daily operations, and strategically plans to achieve short- and long-term business objectives while ensuring customer commitments are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop Area Coaches and value stream associates through coaching, performance management, and talent development

• Drive execution and sustainability of company principles across the value stream

• Manage value stream performance through metrics, resource planning, and production execution

• Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, inventory, lead times, and cost performance

• Partner with EH&S, Quality, Human Resources, and other functional teams to achieve operational objectives

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

• Lead safety walks and root cause analysis efforts to address operational challenges

• Manage value stream budgets and resources to achieve financial and operational targets

• Utilize data, digital tools, and AI technologies to support decision-making, improve processes, and enhance operational performance

• Foster a culture focused on employee engagement, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Masters is preferred

• 7+ years of experience in the fields of Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development and/or Business Management

• Experience in forklift, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments

• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Working knowledge of AI tools and technology, with the ability to leverage them to improve productivity, decision-making, and operational performance.

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL

Address

7711 US Highway 278

Zip Code

35586

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled