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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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading value-based care initiatives, enhancing patient outcomes, and driving organizational performance. Collaborate across teams to turn data insights into actionab...

1 month ago

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

$151K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining global logistics by optimizing supply chain strategies and enhancing fulfillment planning. Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and compliance ac...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of enterprise data by leading product strategy, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring data quality. Drive product ownership and agile delivery across teams to create trusted, consum...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Elevate operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving financial performance. Oversee continuous improvement and client relations while fostering a culture of safety and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth through strategic partnerships and channel management, leveraging your expertise in sales and market insights to enhance product distribution and customer satisfaction across the South Ce...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $137K *

Optimize project outcomes as you manage small to medium-sized initiatives. Collaborate across teams, navigate risks, and ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while enhancing communication and s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $205K *

Drive growth and excellence in commercial operations by leading a dynamic team to deliver competitive quotations, enhance order quality, and foster collaboration across sales, engineering, and operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $164K *

Shape the future of creative marketing by leading brand identity and campaign execution across a dynamic multi-brand portfolio, ensuring high-quality standards and effective operations in a fast-paced...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Procurement Services team, ensuring seamless material acquisition and exceptional customer service while driving continuous improvement and strategic in...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving project delivery, and enhancing solutions through effective mentorship and architecture decisions while aligning technical s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Build high-performing software teams that drive critical project success while managing technical architecture and mentorship. Collaborate with leadership to align solutions with business needs and en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Optimize the last mile delivery for oversized items by leading a team to enhance performance, quality, and financial outcomes. Drive innovation in logistics while fostering an inclusive environment fo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Optimize financial operations by leading the implementation of PeopleSoft modules. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless integration and ongoing support, while serving as the expert...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Manage and grow a high-volume residential HVAC service provider, driving revenue and profitability while fostering employee engagement and teamwork to achieve strategic goals and deliver exceptional c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$205K - $230K *

Shape the future of supply chain excellence by leading S&OP processes that align demand, supply, and financial plans, driving strategic decision-making across cross-functional teams in a dynamic pharm...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal demand and supply alignment in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment, enhancing product availability and operational excel...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion efficiency in the revenue cycle as you lead a dedicated billing team. Drive performance improvements, oversee compliance, and identify revenue opportunities while cultivating a culture of exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $118K *

Manage maintenance operations for an Automated Baggage Handling System, leading a team to ensure efficiency and safety while driving continuous improvement and aligning with customer expectations and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Manage a global portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment and successful execution while leading a dedicated team to meet and exceed service level agreements in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $202K *

Drive product operations excellence by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing AI integration, and optimizing UX design to ensure a seamless product development lifecycle that empowers rapid, high-q...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer experiences by leading a dynamic team in delivering successful SaaS implementations. Drive excellence, foster collaboration, and embrace innovation to enhance onboarding processes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer success by leading a dynamic team in delivering high-quality SaaS implementations. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance, navigate challenges, and embrace innovative solut...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Empower a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client experiences while overseeing service operations, driving profitability, and ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading medium-scale projects, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, and fostering team development while ensuring project success through strong com...

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

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.