What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Value Stream Manager position at NN Inc.?
Are you the leader who connects customer promise with shop-floor execution?
If guiding a production area to deliver every order on time and right the first time energizes you, Autocam (a division of NN, Inc.) wants to meet you. We manufacture high-performance precision components and thrive on innovation. As part of NN, Inc.—a global diversified industrial manufacturer with 27 facilities and 3,400 employees—you'll join a team that partners across disciplines to create real customer value.
Picture this
A customer calls with a quality concern and an accelerated delivery need. You rally Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Logistics; facilitate an action plan; and communicate status with clarity. You host an area meeting to surface root causes and capture improvement ideas. Later, you dive into manufacturing systems data to understand labor and cost drivers, update KPIs, and align the team. You mentor an emerging leader, complete performance feedback, and support a project start-up so new work launches smoothly—all while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.
What you'll be accountable for
- Act as the primary point of contact for delivery and quality within the value stream.
- Coordinate cross-functional support to achieve production and operational goals.
- Facilitate area meetings; champion continuous improvement tied to NN, Inc.'s Operating System.
- Build engagement through consistent communication, mentoring, and support of team ideas.
- Ensure OSHA-compliant safety practices and a healthy workplace.
- Manage KPIs including headcount, labor costs, and on-time delivery.
- Apply manufacturing systems data to drive cost awareness and analysis-driven decisions.
- Deliver timely feedback and formal performance reviews.
- Lead/support project start-up teams within the value stream.
- Understand, follow, and support QMS and EMS requirements.
Supervisory responsibilities
Manage, train, direct, and evaluate personnel in your assigned production area while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws, including OSHA regulations.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read and write in English; interpret technical documents; communicate effectively with internal teams and customers; deliver presentations to varied audiences.
- Strength in mathematics and statistics for cost calculations and data interpretation; comfortable reading and applying production data and graphs.
- Proven problem-solving skills: define issues, collect data, identify defects, and implement practical, metrics-driven solutions.
Physical and visual requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and sit; lift up to 30 pounds.
- Close and distance vision, color differentiation, and depth perception. Vision correction allowed within safety guidelines.