Value Stream Leader (Sheet Metal)

A Value Stream Leader is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the value stream within a manufacturing process to ensure safety, quality, and delivery meet or exceed organizational and customer expectations. They play a critical role in driving lean principles, managing resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety
   • Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across the team.
   • Conduct safety inspections and ensure proper use of machinery and protective equipment.
   • Ensure team compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
   • Ensure all production associate preventive maintenance activities are complied
   • Ensure all tools and gauges in the area are properly calibrated for associate use
   • Ensure all associates are following proper OMS procedures
2. Value Stream Management
   • Oversee the entire value stream, from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring alignment with business goals.
   • Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
   • Develop and implement strategies to optimize processes and reduce waste.
3. Leadership and Team Development
   • Responsible for the life cycle of employees within the value stream.  Hire, onboard, coach, mentor, develop, exit employees if necessary.
   • Lead, mentor, and motivate a cross-functional team including production operators, engineers, and supervisors.
   • Ensure team alignment with company objectives, performance standards, and safety protocols.
   • Facilitate training and professional development for team members.
4. Operational Performance
   • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, productivity cost, and delivery.
   • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
   • Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
5. Customer Focus
   • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand customer needs and expectations.
   • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer specifications.
   • Address and resolve any quality or delivery issues proactively.
   • Have direct contact with customers to understand needs and ensure the voice of the customer is echoed throughout the value stream.
6. Resource Management
   • Manage labor, materials, and equipment to optimize production efficiency and cost.
   • Create and maintain production schedules to meet demand forecasts.
   • Oversee maintenance and reliability of equipment within the value stream.
7. Strategic Planning
   • Participate in developing and executing the manufacturing strategy.
   • Align value stream activities with company goals for growth, sustainability, and innovation.
   • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
   • Understand and provide capital requests to improve the values steam KPI’s.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing or operations management, with a focus on lean principles.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and quality systems.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team motivation, development, and performance improvement.
• Hands-on technical experience with manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.