Value Stream Production Leader (Lean Manufacturing)

Ready to lead a high-performing production value stream? If you thrive on organizing people, optimizing flow, and hitting plan, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop hourly teams—coaching, counseling, and holding standards—to sustain a culture of performance and accountability.
• Structure the shift to achieve output, quality, and safety targets; provide visible leadership on the floor.
• Finish shift-end reports and all required records accurately and on time.
• Keep the workplace safe, clean, and compliant with OSHA; embed 5S.
• Ensure compliance with QS 9000, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 across your areas.
• Escalate swiftly for safety, Q-stop quality issues, equipment downtime, materials shortages, and maintenance per the escalation process along the value stream.
• Coordinate with the Team Leader to order materials proactively; serve as the backup for material ordering to avoid interruptions.
• Oversee efficient, correct set-ups and changeovers to protect throughput and quality.
• Advance training initiatives to upskill the team.
• Partner with plant staff to drive CIP projects and measurable improvements.
• Hit the shift build plan while adapting to changing priorities.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Who you’ll lead

Production Associates and Team Leader(s) within assigned cells and work areas.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree and strong Leadership / People Management skills
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing expertise
• Hands-on exposure to HVAC/R Systems
• CNC Programming and CNC Machine Installation familiarity
• Production Optimization mindset and tools
• Experience with ISO 9001; ISO 14001 familiarity
• ERP & MRP proficiency for planning and execution
• Production Planning & Scheduling and Inventory Management & Control
• Scheduling Experience across multi-cell operations
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
• AS9100 Experience and ITAR Registration Experience

Accessibility

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function