Location: Bedford
Department: Operations
Reports to: Director of Operations
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Value Stream Manager to lead operations for a defined product family, from raw material to delivery. You'll be the go-to person for streamlining processes, eliminating waste, and hitting customer delivery targets while managing production, materials, scheduling, and inventory control.
What You'll Do
Own the value stream. Define product families, map current/future states, and lead lean transformation.
Drive day-to-day performance across production, purchasing, and inventory.
Use data, lean tools, and good judgment to solve problems and improve flow.
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver results.
Lead and support your team-on both shifts-to meet output, quality, and delivery goals.
Conduct regular Gemba walks, tackle roadblocks, review metrics, and ensure adherence to standard work.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across all aspects of the value stream.What You Bring
Recognized technical/engineering qualification
5-10 years in manufacturing, including 3+ years in a leadership role
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume machine shop
Solid knowledge of production scheduling, shop floor control, and MRP/SAP systems
Strong grasp of lean/TPS tools like Kanban, root cause analysis, and standard work
Sharp leadership and communication skills-able to inspire teams and influence changePhysical Requirements
Ability to lift/move up to 20 kg occasionally
Must be comfortable walking, standing, and moving across the production floor regularly