What are the responsibilities and job description for the Value Stream Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing position at STS Aerospace?
Description
Summary The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned value stream, leading all production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager directs Supervisors and team members to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand, operational priorities, and business goals.
This position serves as the operational leader for the value stream and is accountable for execution, continuous improvement, employee development, and achieving key performance targets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Education & Experience
Summary The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned value stream, leading all production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager directs Supervisors and team members to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand, operational priorities, and business goals.
This position serves as the operational leader for the value stream and is accountable for execution, continuous improvement, employee development, and achieving key performance targets.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
- Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.
- Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.
- Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.
- Lead, develop, and coach Supervisors and frontline teams.
- Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.
- Use performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to improve value stream results.
- Maintain accountability for key value stream metrics, including:
- Safety
- Quality
- On-Time Delivery
- Productivity
- Cost
- Inventory
- Employee Engagement
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
- 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading supervisors, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.