Kimmel and Associates
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
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