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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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$88K - $105K *

Elevate our supply chain operations by leading the Value Stream Support team, ensuring quality and efficiency across procurement, production, and distribution. Drive strategic initiatives while foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to optimize production, quality, safety, and costs in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with management and support staff...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Empower a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring quality production and compliance. Lead with vision, streamline operations, and foster a safe, efficient work environment while meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance operations by leading plant value streams, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a safe, productive work environment while ensuring high-quality service and associate development...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the modernization of critical systems by coaching Agile teams, facilitating transitions, and enhancing performance across value streams. Contribute to the long-term success of state agencies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $225K *

Champion enterprise transformation by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring governance and execution quality across value-streams. Collaborate with leaders to drive measurable outcomes and bu...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $400K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital supply chain management. You'll architect and optimize ERP, PLM, and inventory systems, ensuring data integrity and operational scalability across glob...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $400K *

Shape the future of our digital supply chain by architecting and optimizing ERP, PLM, and procurement systems. Collaborate across IT, Engineering, and Finance to enhance data integrity and operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a value stream focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Drive team performance and foster a culture of accountability while collaborating acr...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $137K *

Drive effective product delivery by leading the yearly plan and governance processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer and supplier engagement, ensuring timely interventions and robust exe...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant value streams, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of safety and quality. Oversee daily operations, develop associates, and implement lean strat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Innovate inventory management strategies to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Lead a team in monitoring product integrity and quality, ensuring compliance with standards while driving continuous improv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Transform inventory management by leading a team focused on accuracy, quality, and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and inventory...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine processes and performance across value streams while coaching Agile teams. Leverage your expertise in SAFe methodology to facilitate transitions and enhance collaboration, contributing to th...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead operational excellence initiatives by optimizing processes and enhancing productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. Lead plant value streams, enhance safety, and foster a culture of teamwork while achieving production goals a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing a comprehensive value stream vision, driving cross-industry adoption through innovative workflows and AI-enabled experiences, while collaborating with industr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative logistics solutions by transforming client data into actionable pricing and network designs. Collaborate with operations to ensure seamless execution and profitability, empowering a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $220K *

Drive the development and optimization of scalable supply chain processes, ensuring compliance and performance across manufacturing operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive impactful channel strategies by leading a high-performing marketing team. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer experiences and leverage data insights for global growth, ensuring meas...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform marketing strategies by leading a high-performing team, leveraging data insights, and driving impactful channel initiatives that enhance customer experiences globally. Collaborate across fun...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive excellence in manufacturing by leading a value stream from order to delivery, ensuring seamless coordination across teams while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing value stream performance, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams t...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing audit quality and compliance. Leverage your expertise to guide assurance professionals, implement quality management practices, and influence the future of ou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of supply chain execution by managing end-to-end operations for project material readiness, ensuring data integrity, and leading process transformation initiatives to support scalable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.