What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Manager position at NR Consulting?
Role: Value Stream Manager
Location: Glendale, AZ
Full-time/ Direct Hire
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall operations of a manufacturing value stream.
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Own Value Stream P&L, productivity, cost reduction, and margin goals.
- Oversee production, quality, process engineering, budgets, and staffing.
- Develop team leaders and build a high-performance culture.
- Improve workflow, inventory, lead times, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure safety, standardized processes, and strong customer service.
- Lead daily operations and coordinate manufacturing priorities/shipping.
- Use PDCA, tracking centers, and improvement boards to drive results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing/operations.
- Experience with Lean implementation and continuous improvement.
- P&L ownership experience preferred.
- Strong background in manufacturing, inventory control, HR, and planning.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team development skills.