Value Stream Manager

Value Stream Manager

Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leaders in opening solutions, is a performance-driven manufacturing organization committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. As an industry leader, we empower our teams to innovate, continuously improve, and deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead a major portion of our manufacturing operations and drive impactful results.

Position Summary

The Value Stream Manager is a key operational leader responsible for performance, profitability, and continuous improvement within a defined manufacturing value stream. In this highly visible role, you will ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production while meeting customer expectations for quality and delivery. You will lead Lean initiatives, develop high-performing teams, and oversee the value stream's P&L performance above gross margin, ensuring alignment with plant and corporate goals.

What You'll Do

• Operational Leadership & Performance Drive operational excellence across productivity, cost reduction, safety, scrap reduction, and compliance. Monitor daily production goals and throughput, challenging trends and implementing corrective actions. Ensure equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and system functionality.
• Financial & P&L Ownership Own the value stream's P&L performance above gross margin, delivering on budget and margin improvement goals. Develop cost-reduction strategies and manage labor, overhead, and operational expenses. Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial insights to leadership.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement Champion Lean principles and lead initiatives such as value stream mapping, Kaizen events, SMED, 5S, and root cause analysis. Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, delivery, and flow.
• Safety & Quality Leadership Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a zero-incident culture through proactive risk identification and enforcement of safe work practices. Oversee non-conforming material handling and ensure timely quality escalation.
• People Leadership & Development Develop staffing plans to meet production needs and delivery standards. Coach, mentor, and lead supervisors and frontline teams with accountability and performance management. Model "walk-the-talk" leadership and reinforce adherence to procedures and work instructions. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Participate in problem-solving sessions, strategic projects, and CI initiatives.

What You Bring

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred), Operations Management, Business, or similar field. 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Lean culture. Proven success managing P&L performance, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. Leadership Competencies Strong team leadership skills with experience in coaching and performance management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions. Ability to conduct critical conversations and drive accountability. Advanced problem-solving ability, including RCA and corrective action planning. Technical Skills Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards. Strong Lean toolbox: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, waste elimination. Proficiency in ERP systems, production scheduling, material control, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.