Production Value Stream Manager
Location: Peabody, MA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: 115k-130k
Job Summary
The Production Value Stream Manager owns the end-to-end performance of the machining value stream. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time delivery while building a scalable, disciplined organization capable of supporting high-complexity, quick-turn manufacturing work.
Key Responsibilities
Value Stream Performance
- Own on-time delivery, quality, safety, and cost performance within the machining department
- Set and communicate daily and weekly production priorities
- Manage WIP, capacity, and constraints across cells and shifts
- Ensure second shift executes repeat work to established standards
Leadership & Organization
- Lead, coach, and develop Cell Leads and support roles
- Establish clear accountability without micromanagement
- Ensure the right people are focused on the right problems
- Support hiring, performance reviews, and development of production leaders
Technical Alignment (Not Technical Ownership)
- Partner closely with Principal/Master Machinists and CNC Programming
- Ensure consistent technical direction and adherence to standards
- Balance schedule pressure with technical risk
- Protect expert technical resources from administrative burden and firefighting
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Purchasing
- Escalate systemic issues rather than personally resolving recurring problems
- Ensure clean handoffs and clear ownership across functions
Continuous Improvement & Scalability
- Drive standard work and process discipline
- Reduce variation, rework, and unplanned disruptions
- Support skills development and certification pathways
- Build scalable systems that reduce reliance on individual heroics
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field
OR equivalent operational leadership experience - 10+ years of experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- 5+ years of experience leading production teams or value streams
Preferred
- Lean Manufacturing or Value Stream Management training
- APICS / ASCM CPIM certification
- Experience working in MRP-driven manufacturing environments
