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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.

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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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Transform financial planning and analysis by leading a team, managing budgets, and delivering insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance reporting accuracy and foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Transform the SAP landscape by leading a global team to enhance efficiency, scalability, and digital transformation in discrete manufacturing operations, while collaborating with senior leadership to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading SAP ERP initiatives across global manufacturing. Drive strategy, optimize processes, and enhance efficiency while collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations by managing procurement and inventory teams, developing strategic policies, and ensuring timely delivery to meet customer expectations while foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $251K *

Manage financial operations for defense programs, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Lead a team of finance professionals while advising on cost and profit strategies to ensure program...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform supply chain efficiency by coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring timely material availability. Collaborate with manufacturers and internal teams to drive operat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$143K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic sourcing team to ensure high-rate production of air vehicles, focusing on supply strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost management while driving efficiency and quality in a fast-pace...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $104K *

Join a team that's redefining vendor management by optimizing relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and implementing strategic improvements to enhance operational workflows and performance standar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion best practices in vendor management with a focus on strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and client relationship cultivation to drive operational excellence and maximum value across client en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion data excellence by leading master data management and governance initiatives. Drive operational continuity, enhance data quality, and implement automation across enterprise platforms while fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining sustainment data solutions, leading a diverse organization of 150 professionals. Drive analytics, forecasting, and digital services to support global aircraft fleets and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive vendor relationships and merchandise strategies to maximize gross profit and inventory efficiency. Collaborate across teams, optimize sales initiatives, and ensure effective execution of merchan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize inventory management and vendor negotiation strategies to drive sales, enhancing profit margins through effective merchandising and marketing collaboration while maintaining operational excel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $177K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics processes for a global ERP transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective deployment and alignment of order-to-cash strategies, dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Innovate within a transformative global program, leading Logistics efforts to streamline Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective deployment and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Play a key role in driving program management and integration initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of value creation projects and seamless post-close integrations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Innovate the Order Management function by leading the Order-to-Cash lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure accuracy, and drive automation, transforming current...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive project success by managing complex proposals, coordinating teams, and ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders and provide technical guidance to achieve project goa...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $134K *

Innovate by leading a high-performing manufacturing team to drive profitability and operational excellence. Shape business strategies and foster strong collaboration across functions while maintaining...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $165K *

Transform supply chain efficiency by leading demand planning, inventory optimization, and international logistics. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely parts availability and enhance operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in regional Fulfillment operations, enhancing client experience and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and improve sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing to enhance procurement operations, managing a global team and fostering supplier relationships to optimize costs, delivery, and production alignment in a dynamic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Manage innovative intermodal transit operations while driving team performance and operational excellence in a dynamic environment, fostering relationships and ensuring compliance with regulations and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading exciting water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with talented teams to manage budgets, schedules, and ensure top-quality deliverables while exceeding client expectat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a Product Manager, driving the vision and execution of AI-powered tools that enhance developer productivity. Collaborate across engineering and research to innovate solutions th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.