Kimmel & Associates, Inc.
About the Company
Our client is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. The company’s purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through simple, innovative, and sustainable electrical and digital solutions.
About the Position Our client is seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead manufacturing and production operations at its Dayton, Ohio facility. This role has full ownership of a defined value stream and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all production floor activities to ensure customer expectations, quality standards, productivity targets, and cost savings objectives are consistently met.
The Value Stream Manager will provide direct leadership to engineers, planners, buyers, department supervisors, team leaders, and production employees. This individual will play a critical role in driving Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end performance of the assigned value stream, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale
Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer demand and operational goals
Lead and develop cross‑functional teams including engineering, planning, procurement, and production leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost reduction opportunities
Ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a strong safety culture
Partner with supply chain, quality, and operations leadership to improve throughput and reduce waste
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience
in manufacturing, operations, or value stream management
Proven experience leading production teams within a Lean manufacturing environment
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or equivalent continuous improvement certifications preferred
Strong understanding of value stream mapping, production planning, and continuous improvement tools
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors, engineers, and hourly production teams
Experience managing KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
Experience in construction‑related manufacturing, industrial products, or engineered systems preferred
Ability to work onsite and lead floor‑based operations in Dayton, OH
Benefits
Competitive base salary:
$90,000–$115,000
Annual bonus: 10% target
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
Ongoing leadership development and continuous improvement training
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About the Position Our client is seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead manufacturing and production operations at its Dayton, Ohio facility. This role has full ownership of a defined value stream and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all production floor activities to ensure customer expectations, quality standards, productivity targets, and cost savings objectives are consistently met.
The Value Stream Manager will provide direct leadership to engineers, planners, buyers, department supervisors, team leaders, and production employees. This individual will play a critical role in driving Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end performance of the assigned value stream, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale
Plan and coordinate production activities to meet customer demand and operational goals
Lead and develop cross‑functional teams including engineering, planning, procurement, and production leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles
Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost reduction opportunities
Ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a strong safety culture
Partner with supply chain, quality, and operations leadership to improve throughput and reduce waste
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience
in manufacturing, operations, or value stream management
Proven experience leading production teams within a Lean manufacturing environment
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt), or equivalent continuous improvement certifications preferred
Strong understanding of value stream mapping, production planning, and continuous improvement tools
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop supervisors, engineers, and hourly production teams
Experience managing KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
Experience in construction‑related manufacturing, industrial products, or engineered systems preferred
Ability to work onsite and lead floor‑based operations in Dayton, OH
Benefits
Competitive base salary:
$90,000–$115,000
Annual bonus: 10% target
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Career advancement opportunities within a global organization
Ongoing leadership development and continuous improvement training
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