Value Stream Manager

Re:Build Manufacturing

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in machine shop management; experience with composites is a plus
  • 3+ years in a leadership role in a sophisticated manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production preferred
  • Solid understanding of machining processes
  • Background in Lean production methodologies
  • Strong leadership and talent development skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic planning and execution for Industrial & Specialty Products operations
  • Implement safety protocols and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Recruit and develop a high-performing operational team
  • Champion Lean principles to reduce waste and enhance efficiency
  • Monitor and improve key performance metrics
  • Own the budget and P&L for the value stream
  • Manage production scheduling and material forecasts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process flow and align capabilities
  • Enhance manufacturing processes and quality control systems
  • Stay updated on machining technology and manufacturing advancements

Benefits

  • Share ownership in the company and share in the financial success
  • Opportunity to make a difference in the industry and community
  • Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Who we are looking for

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on running and improving a diverse, high-mix manufacturing environment? As the Value Stream Lead for our Industrial & Specialty Products operation at Oribi, you'll take the lead as the senior operational leader accountable for the overall outcomes, profitability, and ongoing advancement of the value stream. You'll manage every aspect of the value stream - aligning production, engineering, quality, and supply chain operations across established manufacturing lines - with a focus on cutting waste, optimizing flow, and consistently delivering safety, quality, and on-time performance. You'll direct operational strategies that balance the flexibility and changeover demands of a higher-mix, lower-volume product base while driving continuous improvement throughout the plant. Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership style, deep knowledge of machining processes, methods, equipment, and tools, and proficiency in Lean manufacturing methodologies. You'll direct production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and technicians, and work closely with sourcing, engineering, quality, and Lean teams to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

What you get to do
  • Lead the ongoing development and execution of the strategic plan to run and grow the Industrial & Specialty Products operation, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and industry-standard processes while running daily operations including production, maintenance, quality, and logistics to guarantee on-time delivery to customers
  • Ensure a zero-incident culture by implementing safety protocols, regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, etc.), and environmental compliance
  • Recruit, hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to build an accountable, results-driven culture
  • Champion Lean principles (Value Stream Analysis, Rapid Improvement Events, SMED, 5S, etc.) to eliminate non-value-added activities and reduce waste in a high-mix, low-volume environment
  • Monitor and improve key metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency, using Basic Problem Solving and Root Cause Countermeasure methods
  • Own the value stream's budget and P&L, implementing cost-reduction strategies and managing labor, overhead, and operating expenses to achieve financial targets
  • Own production scheduling and the management of material forecasts to ensure material availability, optimize inventory, and support reliable on-time delivery
  • Partner with Sourcing/Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, and Commercial teams to advance process flow and align manufacturing capabilities with established customer requirements and emerging industrial market demands
  • Optimize and enhance existing manufacturing processes, automation strategies, and quality control systems to ensure high-yield, cost-efficient production across established lines
  • Stay at the forefront of emerging machining technologies and manufacturing advancements to continuously strengthen the value stream's competitiveness

What you bring to the team
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5+ years of experience in machine shop management; experience with composite operations is a plus
  • At least 3 years holding a leadership role in a sophisticated manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production and/or diverse product portfolios preferred
  • Solid understanding of machining manufacturing
  • Background and experience in Lean production
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and talent development skills
  • Outstanding problem-solving abilities and critical thinking
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001

.The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!

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