Value Stream Manager - Houghton Area

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Houghton area seeking experienced Value Stream Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• →Lead daily production activities across an assigned value stream to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• →Track key performance indicators and drive corrective action when results fall short.
• →Coach supervisors and team leads on standard work and problem solving.
• →Lead continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and shorten lead times.
• →Coordinate production schedules with planning, maintenance, and materials teams.
• →Manage staffing, training, and performance development for the value stream.
• →Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• →Report performance results and improvement plans to plant leadership.

• Strong communication and coaching skills with hourly and salaried teams.
• Ability to read production data and use it to make decisions.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years in manufacturing operations, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen, and standard work.
• Experience with production metrics, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

• Prior responsibility for budget or cost center management.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Background in machining, assembly, or fabrication processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and production scheduling software.

Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Assembly Manager, Operations Superintendent, Production Manager

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.