Overview
• The Value Stream Manager is the senior operations leader for Marzetti's weekend manufacturing team, responsible for safety, quality, throughput, and people development across both processing and packaging
• This role owns the performance of the Monday-Friday first shift from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and serves as the primary leader for supervisors and front line teams during weekday operations. Flexibility (including weekends/nights) will be required based on business needs.
• Working in close partnership with the Senior Value Stream Manager, this role has accountability for weekday execution, drives production performance, develops supervisors, and leads continuous improvement across the value stream

Responsibilities • What You'll Do

Lead and Develop People
• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and front-line leaders across processing and packaging
• Build strong bench strength through mentoring, performance feedback, and Individual Development Plans
• Promote consistency, accountability, and teamwork across all weekend operations

Own Operations
• Serve as the primary operations leader for the Monday-Friday production shifts, ensuring production, safety, and quality targets are achieved
• Execute production plans while balancing labor, materials, and equipment availability
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Supply Chain to maintain stable and efficient operations

Drive Safety, Quality, and Food Safety
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety, GMP, and food safety standards
• Address issues quickly and decisively to protect team members and product integrity
• Ensure consistent adherence to Marzetti and customer quality expectations

Deliver Operational Performance
• Execute the Operational Master Plan and drive performance against key KPIs including safety, quality, throughput, OEE, and waste
• Identify gaps and take ownership for corrective action
• Ensure clear communication of priorities and expectations across all weekend teams

Lead Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency across the value stream
• Lead Kaizen events and problem-solving activities using Lean and TPM tools
• Support MOE health checks and sustain improvements through standard work and visual management

Make Performance Visible
• Implement and maintain visual management tools such as scoreboards, tier boards, and KPI dashboards
• Coach supervisors and teams to use performance data to drive daily accountability and improvement

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Qualifications • What You'll Bring

What You Will Bring
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with food manufacturing strongly preferred
• Experience leading supervisors and front-line teams in production operations
• Strong working knowledge of Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and improve operational performance
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, off-shift manufacturing environment

Working Conditions/Environment

• The Value Stream Team Production Manager will work in a fast-paced manufacturing plant environment, requiring flexibility to rotate across shifts and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. The role demands strong leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.