Job DescriptionLegrand has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Denver, CO. The VSM will lead Manufacturing Excellence and Organizational Performance.
We are seeking a proven manufacturing leader to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business results within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is a strategic leadership role for an accomplished professional who thrives on building capability, improving performance, and influencing business outcomes through people, process, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities- Lead manufacturing operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
- Develop and execute strategies that improve throughput, labor efficiency, capacity utilization, quality performance, and cost containment.
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and achieve business objectives.
- Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous growth.
- Support strategic planning, operational forecasting, workforce development, and long-term capacity planning.
Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000 per year
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS - LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including management responsibility for production teams
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
- Strong business acumen, change leadership capability, and the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
- Experience with quality systems, root cause problem solving, and operational performance management.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a mature, highly professional manufacturing leader with a track record of building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding operational results. You are a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable developing long-term plans and maintaining a visible presence on the production floor, leading by example and inspiring excellence.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: • Demonstrated understanding and utilization of lean tools to help facilitate continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment is required
• Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment
• Detail-oriented and have excellent follow-through skills
• Proven ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must be able to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs
• Proven ability to manage people, train and motivate employees, as well as delegate effectively is required
• Must be able to function in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills are required
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
• Large scale ERP/MRP experience is required; SAP is desired
• Experience working within quality systems (APQP, Control Plans, TQM, SPC) is required
• Professional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are required
• Proficient in MS Office is required
• Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams to conduct root cause analysis of all defects and lead the mistake proofing efforts
• Demonstrated understanding and utilization of lean tools to help facilitate continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. LEAN (Value- Stream mapping) experience, Six- sigma a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
