Job Description
Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Value Steam Leader to lead our supply chain, production, and quality functions. This critical role is responsible for driving continuous improvement across all operational aspects, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and quality assurance. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader with a strong background in operations and a passion for developing people and processes.
The ideal candidate is a high energy transformational leader with demonstrated and progressive experience creating, analyzing and optimizing well balanced sales, capacity and inventory plans using SAP, complex analytic tools and AI engines.
Key Responsibilities:
People Management & Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 25-30 direct reports, including assemblers, technicians, working leads, production planners, procurement specialists, manufacturing engineers, product quality engineers, and customer quality engineers. Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and manage performance effectively. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance within the team. Develop early career supervisors (working leads) to build leadership capabilities. Continuous Improvement (CI): Use CI to actively facilitate and lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement initiatives across all functional areas. Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in planning, procurement, manufacturing, and quality. Implement and sustain CI methodologies and tools. Supply Chain & Operations Management:
Oversee production planning, master scheduling, and procurement activities. Manage manufacturing engineering processes and support. Ensure robust product quality and customer quality processes, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operational flow. SAP Expertise:
Utilize SAP extensively and provide mentorship and training to the team on its effective use. Strategic Contribution:
Support the Product Line General Manager in achieving operational excellence and strategic goals. Act as a key contributor in an "in the spotlight" role, influencing operational decisions. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field 7-10+ years in manufacturing / operations environment Experience leading a VALUE STREAM OR
across multiple functions (production, planning/scheduling, quality, supply chain, etc.) Proven ownership of Production KPIs → Has owned and driven improvements, not just reported Experience leading a team → Direct management of production, planners, buyers, quality, manufacturing engineers, etc. Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams (production, planning, quality, engineering, supply chain) Track record of improving business outcomes (throughput, on-time delivery, quality, cost, efficiency) Experience with ERP systems (SAP highly preferred) Lean / Continuous Improvement/Kaizen environment → Lean tools, CI initiatives, or production system mindset Aerospace/Aviation Has managed 30+ direct reports