Value Stream Manager - Traverse City Area
Value Stream Manager | Traverse City, MI
Salary Range: $103,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling in value stream manager? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Traverse City seeking experienced Value Stream Managers to drive results.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Traverse City 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize end-to-end value streams from raw material to customer delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce lead times, waste, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, supply chain, quality) to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for value stream performance and report on progress.
- Champion a culture of problem-solving and empower teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Manage resources and budgets effectively to support value stream objectives.
- Ensure alignment of value stream activities with overall business strategy and customer needs.
Recommended Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in identifying and eliminating waste within manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize workflows and resource allocation.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills to drive cross-functional team collaboration.
- Experience with value stream mapping and implementing process improvements.
Bonus Qualifications
- - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- - Experience with advanced statistical process control (SPC) software
- - Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in manufacturing
- - Proven track record of successful cross-functional team leadership in a manufacturing environment
- - Experience with ERP system optimization and integration projects
Job Titles That Should Apply
Lean Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Continuous Improvement, Senior Process Improvement Specialist, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Value Stream Lead, Flow Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Why Pivot Group
The Pivot Group 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.
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. The Pivot Group 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.
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