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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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$150K - $225K *

Champion the development of robust GTM frameworks by managing enablement, territory design, and comprehensive CRM ownership, while driving revenue accountability and contributing to strategic decision...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in engineering development and prototyping. Drive program success through strategic oversight, customer collaboration, and innovative solutions while en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Elevate business systems by leading NetSuite management and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable processes while leveraging AI for development. Mentor a t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower our team to drive cross-functional IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with management to define project goals, manage resources, and enhance effici...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional IT initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance project delivery...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine advertising success as you lead integrated media campaigns across digital and offline channels, optimize performance, and drive growth while exceeding client expectations through strategic i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize supply chain operations by leading SIOP processes, enhancing performance, and collaborating across departments to ensure material availability and timely delivery in a dynamic aerospace envir...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering continuous improvement strategies and Lean practices to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and produc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing a unified continuous improvement system across sites, enhancing productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation while collaborating...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of clinical research data integrity by leading a dedicated team. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and foster cross-functional partnerships to enhance data quality and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Bring your expertise to define and deliver enterprise integration products, optimizing data flow and connectivity across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Detroit, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading integration strategies that connect manufacturing systems with enterprise solutions. Drive product vision and execution to enhance data flow and operational efficiency a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $264K *

Empower global supply chain efficiency by leading systems and data strategies for drug movement, ensuring compliance and innovation in serialization, packaging, and security while collaborating across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $265K *

Lead the analysis and enhancement of logistics processes, translating operational needs into effective business solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop process architectures and ensure compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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Join our team to enhance logistics processes and drive transformation in government services. You'll manage analysis, develop integrated solutions, and prepare impactful reports, ensuring operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$159K - $265K *

Unlock potential by leading logistics process improvements and translating operational requirements into effective business solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance supply chain operations and del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain finance by owning forecasts, KPIs, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability and operational excellence in a dynamic con...

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

$88K - $110K *

Lead the governance of financial master data across enterprise systems, ensuring consistency and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, evaluate changes, and enhance d...

Wisconsin, USRemote

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

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations across multiple polymer sites. Oversee purchasing, inventory, and supplier management while developing strategies that align with production and b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality management initiatives by analyzing data, supervising staff, and implementing corrective actions. Champion Lean practices and maintain ISO standards to enhance operational efficiency and...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Champion efficient revenue cycle operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and optimizing financial processes to enhance performance and maximize reimbursement in a fast-paced healthc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Oversee and optimize inventory control processes across multiple sites, ensuring accurate levels and minimizing costs while leading a team to achieve operational excellence and compliance with establi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$112K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency through strategic project management, mentoring, and supplier collaboration while improving material availability for production operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Architect a resilient supply chain strategy that enhances procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, improve supplier relationships, and ensur...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.