Value Stream Manager - Operations at Rhino Tool House

Livonia, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Production Scheduling, Capacity Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Performance Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Coaching, Mentoring, Safety Compliance, Budget Management, Resource Planning, Staffing, Standard Work Practices, 5S, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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.

Responsibilities

The Value Stream Manager will lead all aspects of the value stream from order entry through delivery, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and delivery goals. This role involves managing resources, driving operational excellence, and aligning cross-functional teams to improve flow and eliminate waste.