Value Stream Manager - Fremont Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Fremont region seeking Value Stream Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• →Define and optimize value stream processes from raw material to customer delivery.
• →Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve value stream performance targets.
• →Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement within the value stream.
• →Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive corrective actions to ensure target attainment.
• →Manage resource allocation and prioritize improvement initiatives across the value stream.
• →Foster a culture of problem-solving and lean thinking throughout the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Experience with simulation software or advanced analytics for process optimization
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members in Lean methodologies
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in manufacturing
• Strong background in change management and organizational development

Value Stream Manager, Value Stream Lead, Lean-Agile Leader, Agile Coach (Value Stream), Business Process Manager (Value Stream), Operations Excellence Manager (Value Stream), Portfolio Manager (Value Stream), Product Line Manager (Value Stream), Release Train Engineer (Value Stream), Flow Manager

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.