Job Title: Value Stream Manager

As a Value Stream Manager, you will be responsible for designing and implementing lean processes and systems while adhering to the PDCA cycle. You will establish measurable PQDCC goals and objectives for all improvement activities, enhancing EH&S, Quality, and Lean Assessment results across the value stream business. In this role, you will mentor process owners and leaders to sustain results and ensure lean practices are promoted throughout the company and with external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lean processes and systems following the PDCA cycle.
• Define measurable PQDCC goals and objectives for improvement activities.
• Improve EH&S, Quality, and Lean Assessment results across the value stream business.
• Teach, coach, and mentor process owners and leaders to sustain results.
• Identify and evaluate resource requirements to support production.
• Communicate plans, actions, and results to the organization.
• Execute company strategy deployment in a fast-paced environment.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on staffing, placement, and performance improvement.
• Partner with Operations Site Leader on budget development and resource allocation.
• Liaise with upstream functional leaders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5 years of Operations Supervision/Management experience.
• Experience in machining and metal forming manufacturing.
• Proficiency in implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Change management (EH&S, Quality & Lean).
• Experience in quantifying and justifying capital spend and return.
• Broad business knowledge linking customer needs with business processes.
• Proficiency in fundamental lean tools and concepts (VSM, 5S, Std Work, Continuous Flow, Transactional Lean, etc.).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills (8 Step RCCM, 8D, DMAIC, etc.).
• Project management skills with the ability to support multiple projects.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills in English.

• Automation experience with machine tending, vision inspection, and automated quality checks.
• Lean Six Sigma accreditations.
• Experience in operations planning and manufacturing engineering.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Engineering acumen preferred.

The role is based in a 365k sq ft facility focused on machining and metal forming operations. The facility also includes assembly and injection molding operations with 13 presses, a CMM lab, and a tooling & fixture department. Equipment includes DMG-Mori, Toyota, Okuma, Vertical Mills, and Lathes. The team comprises 2 production supervisors, machinists, molders, 2 manufacturing engineers, and 4 team leads. The plant produces water supply and disposal products, including pumps for agriculture and other applications. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on growth driven by a three-year automation plan and a strong alignment with corporate operation goals. Employees enjoy benefits such as unlimited sick leave and a bonus incentive plan.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Delavan, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & holidays
• Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delavan,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000