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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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$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional initiatives in SDV and VaaT capabilities, connecting software, manufacturing processes, and stakeholders to ensure seamless deployment and optimal opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical engineering operations, overseeing multi-site performance and budgets while driving impactful results and developing talent to enhance patient care and operation...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing daily operations, ensuring efficient warehousing, and driving continuous improvement. Oversee team management, customer relations, and compliance with safety and quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K *

Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient warehousing, shipping, and receiving. Lead a team, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high safety and quality standards to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $150K *

Champion inventory control excellence by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing customer relationships, and driving operational improvements to ensure optimal product availability and accuracy in al...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions by leading manufacturing engineering functions, enhancing productivity and operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement across cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering enterprise data management capabilities, driving product strategy and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex data challenge...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative logistics solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team to optimize and automate transportation workflows, driving efficiency and cost savings across global operations...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality management across multiple sites. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and serve as the key liaison for...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing manufacturing processes and optimizing efficiency. Collaborate on product launches and maintain compliance, while fostering a safety-first culture in a dynam...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform logistics operations by leading inventory lifecycle and fulfillment activities. Ensure compliance with standards while managing inventory accuracy, reconciliation, and customer fulfillment r...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage logistics fulfillment operations, overseeing inventory lifecycle and ensuring compliance with standards. Lead a team to maintain accurate records, monitor inventory levels, and coordinate fulfi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$440K - $500K+*

Drive the future of advertising data as a Product Manager, managing core data capabilities and working cross-functionally to deliver high-quality datasets that enhance ad experiences and drive busines...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$440K - $500K+*

Join a team that's building robust data foundations for advertising, driving high-impact solutions while prioritizing member experiences. Collaborate across functions to create scalable data products...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$440K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by driving core data capabilities for our advertising business. Collaborate across teams to build reliable, scalable data solutions that enhance monetization efforts and ensure a supe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$103K *

Lead the oversight and implementation of operational processes for project management, ensuring efficiency and compliance while fostering team development and maintaining strong relationships with key...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $160K *

Oversee daily operations in glass manufacturing, driving efficiency and quality while leading teams to meet production goals and enhance performance across all areas of the plant...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis efforts, driving strategic insights, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support decision-making a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to manage change control for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. You'll oversee entitlement determinations, cost evaluations, and ensure accurate documentation, supporting p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of demand generation strategy, driving integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize buyer engagement and pip...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in sourcing and project management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of new products and materials while maintaining supplier relationships and proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $105K *

Champion operational excellence by leading engineering support teams to enhance customer experience, drive professional growth, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring high-quality service...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform business challenges into actionable product solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive product delivery, define requirements, and enhance fraud prevention and compliance c...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance billing and coding operations, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple markets. Drive performance, coach leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.