Value Stream Manager - Operations

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About Rhino Tool House:

Our mission is to identify and deliver the world's most innovative industrial solutions. We provide superior service, local expertise, and a high degree of responsiveness to empower our customers to be more productive, build a better-quality product, and maintain a safe environment for their workers.

Job Description:

Rhino Tool House is seeking a results-driven and strategic Value Stream Manager to lead and coordinate manufacturing operations across a defined value stream. This role will be responsible for managing resources, driving operational excellence, and ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives are met. The Value Stream Manager will play a key role in aligning cross-functional teams to improve flow, eliminate waste, and deliver superior customer value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the value stream from order entry through delivery, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Develop and manage production schedules and capacity planning to meet customer demand.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and sales to align objectives and improve performance.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Track and analyze performance metrics (KPIs), identify root causes of issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage budgets, resource planning, and staffing for the value stream.
• Champion standard work practices and 5S in all production areas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, preferably in a Lean or Value Stream Manager role associated with Operational processes & product type of specific value stream
• Demonstrated experience with Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Kanban, Standard Work).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order (ETO) environment.