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Find Value Stream Manager jobs that match your experience in operational leadership, lean management, and continuous improvement. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on improving value streams across manufacturing, supply chain, technology, and other industries.

What Does a Value Stream Manager Do?

Value Stream Managers oversee the people, processes, and workflows that deliver a product or service to customers. They identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, improve quality, and coordinate teams across functions to increase the speed and reliability of delivery. Depending on the organization, the role may cover production lines, end-to-end supply chains, or software and service delivery.

Common Responsibilities and Skills

Responsibilities often include mapping current and future processes, tracking performance metrics, leading improvement initiatives, and aligning stakeholders around measurable goals. Employers commonly seek experience with lean principles, value stream mapping, root-cause analysis, project management, and change leadership. Strong communication and data-driven decision-making help managers turn operational insights into lasting results.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Value Stream Manager opportunities can be found in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, aerospace, consumer goods, and technology. Related titles may include Value Stream Leader, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Manufacturing Operations Manager. The scope and requirements vary by employer, so review each listing for details on industry, team size, and business priorities.

Find Your Next Value Stream Manager Role

Explore Value Stream Manager openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by employer, location, responsibilities, and qualifications to find a role that fits your leadership experience and career goals.

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$129K - $240K *

Lead the charge in procurement engineering, ensuring parts meet design, quality, and cost standards while managing a team to resolve supplier issues and drive cost reduction initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading Sales Operations for Solutions Engineering and Architecture teams. Drive process improvements, manage key systems, and ensure data integrity to support sales objectives and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance new business operations, supporting strategic initiatives and client engagement. This role demands exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to mana...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $183K *

Elevate customer experience by leading a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions and project management. Drive operational excellence and client satisfaction through effective collaboration and s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$185K - $225K *

Join a team that drives innovation by guiding product development from ideation to launch. Collaborate with design and engineering, manage projects, and enhance user experiences through research and p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic supply chain initiatives to enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, improve inventory visibility, and delive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Data Ops team, ensuring data quality and governance while driving process improvements and fostering a culture of analytical thinking and innovation in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $141K *

Support a dynamic team of Data Ops Analysts by fostering growth and ensuring data quality across marketing systems while driving process improvements and promoting a data-informed culture in a fast-pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $140K *

Shape the future of warehouse solutions by leading complex design initiatives, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and efficient customer-fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence as you oversee security standards across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and integrity in a dynamic environment. Your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing communica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$83K - $150K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading strategic projects that drive business growth and enhance customer success through cross-functional collaboration and effective stakeholder manage...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations, ensuring synchronization across manufacturing segments, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and service l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive efficient order management and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while collaborating with internal teams and 3PL partners to optimize product flow and per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Optimize financial strategies within the supply chain, driving COGS savings and inventory management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product P&L and ensure alignment with strategic financia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate supply chain operations by leading procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships. Drive continuous improvement and align purchasing strategies with production needs to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $98K *

Advance inventory accuracy and efficiency by overseeing operations, managing staff, and implementing effective systems. Ensure optimal space utilization and maintain product integrity to support seaml...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing inventory management and accuracy. Oversee inventory operations, enhance space utilization, and lead a team to ensure efficient order fulfillment while maint...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$137K - $209K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product demand strategy. Drive pipeline and revenue for innovative products through strategic leadership and agile marketing initiatives. Collaborate closely w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion supply chain excellence by fostering deep supplier relationships, optimizing capacity, and driving automation. Lead engagement with manufacturers to meet the growing demands of complex indust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $270K *

Unlock potential by shaping the future of hardware components in a leading storage platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze data, define product requirements, and enhance architectural perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $189K *

Elevate your career by owning the operations and strategy of a global contingent workforce program. Drive innovation, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$78K - $119K *

Collaborate with healthcare partners to enhance value-based care initiatives, drive performance improvements, and manage strategic relationships. Lead account growth and ensure effective communication...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $150K *

Lead the optimization and maintenance of warehouse management systems, ensuring seamless operations and integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency through data analysis and user trainin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing operations systems, optimizing WMS, TMS, and PKGS. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, provide user training, and ensure seamless integration across platf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Optimize warehouse operations by managing WMS, TMS, and PKGS systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure system efficiency, provide user training, and analyze data to enhance inventory management and lo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Value Stream Manager?question toggle

    A Value Stream Manager leads and improves the connected processes, teams, and workflows involved in delivering a product or service to customers. The role typically focuses on efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

  • What qualifications are common for Value Stream Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for operations or process-improvement experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with lean methods, value stream mapping, performance metrics, and root-cause analysis. Specific education and industry requirements vary by role.

  • Which industries hire Value Stream Managers?question toggle

    Value Stream Managers work in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, aerospace, consumer goods, and technology. Their responsibilities may cover production, supply chain, or service delivery.

  • How can I find Value Stream Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Value Stream Manager opportunities and review each listing for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on jobs paying $100,000 or more.