Value Stream Performance Lead -Design to Build

Who are we?

XNRGY Climate Systems is a North American leader in sustainable design and advanced manufacturing of custom air treatment systems, focused on research and energy development contributing to the reduction of carbon footprint. XNRGY is seeking a qualified Value Stream Performance Lead to join its team located in Mesa, AZ.

The Value Stream Performance Lead (VSPL) role:

The Value Stream Performance Lead (VSPL) is a hands-on business leader who designs and deploys what good looks like across XNRGY’s core value streams. This role represents the business in agile transformation squads, ensuring redesigned processes are best-in-class, maximize adoption of existing toolsets, eliminate waste, and embed automation and AI where valuable.

Reporting to the Business Transformation Lead, the VSPL sets the value stream improvement targets and defines how they will be met. They track progress, own and ruthlessly prioritize the backlog, and engage closely with Value Stream Owners and Business Process Owners to ensure alignment, representation, and sustained performance.

The VSPL brings sharp business acumen, operational expertise, and decisive leadership. They work cross-functionally with IT, Operations, and Finance to ensure that every sprint delivers measurable business impact and accelerates the company’s transformation journey.

This is a role for a builder and change driver—someone who thrives on action, mobilizes people around a clear vision, and brings clarity, speed, and accountability to execution.

An overview of your responsibilities:

We are seeking a Value Stream Performance Lead – Design to Build (D2B) to drive the transformation of engineering concepts into manufacturable reality. In this role, you will own the end-to-end D2B value stream, ensuring seamless integration across product and process design, engineering change management, BOM creation and maintenance, manufacturing process definition, prototype and validation builds, tooling and equipment readiness, and new product introduction (NPI) / industrialization. You will identify opportunities for improvement including automations to meet operational KPIs, own the backlog of process experiments, set sprint-level KPIs (handoff delay, rework %, on-time release), and partner with other Value Stream Performance Leads. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for operational excellence in complex, high-velocity environments.

Process Design & Benchmarking:

· Represent the voice of the business during process design and improvement sessions.

· Define “best in class” processes using industry benchmarks and operational data.

· Ensure alignment with BMS standards and compliance requirements.

Performance & Continuous Improvement:

· Identify waste, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies across the value stream.

· Collaborate with the IT Business Analyst to design digital, automation, and AI solutions that drive measurable performance gains.

· Establish clear acceptance criteria for process changes and validate improvements against defined outcomes.

Deployment & Adoption:

· Lead the business-side deployment of new processes within their function.

· Train users, communicate process changes, and ensure readiness for go-live.

· Track adoption and process KPIs post-deployment to verify effectiveness and sustainability.

Governance & Integration:

· Act as the bridge between day-to-day operations and the transformation team.

· Ensure all process improvements are documented, standardized, and integrated into the Business Management System (BMS).

· Provide regular feedback to the Value Stream Owner and Business Transformation Office on progress, risks, and lessons learned.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on process leader with strong operational understanding, analytical skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. They balance strategic thinking with execution discipline and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Operational Expertise & Ownership – Deep understanding of business processes and operational constraints.

Analytical & Improvement Mindset – Identifies root causes and drives data-based decisions.

Collaboration & Influence – Builds trust across IT and business functions; communicates clearly.

Execution & Accountability – Follows through on commitments and ensures adoption in operations.

Adaptability & Initiative – Acts with urgency in a dynamic, evolving transformation context.

What you'll need, among other things!

• 5 years of experience in operations, process improvement, or business systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven ability to design and deploy new processes using ERP and digital tools, translating business needs into standardized processes and systems.
• Strong process improvement background (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and analytical skills.
• Experience working in Agile / cross-functional environments (user stories, backlog management, sprint reviews).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills in French and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management.

Why choose XNRGY

• Competitive salary with STIP (short term bonus incentive plan)
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401 K
• Employee Assistance Program
• A dynamic team, open to change to bring its color
• Modern state of the art facility with Industry 4.0 technology in Mesa, Arizona
• Being part of a green industry transformation
• Fast-growing dynamic environment where entrepreneurial spirit is recognized
• Inclusive and diversity-friendly environment
• Career advancement: XNRGY promotes internal promotion

At XNRGY Climate Systems, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are essential to driving innovation and achieving success. We welcome individuals who share our passion for sustainability and who are eager to contribute to a more positive environmental future. Are you ready to join our driven team? Join a company that values courage, community, climate, customer and coherence. Be part of carving our footprint and joining a winning team!