Location: Winona Lake, IN
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 08/21/2026
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead manufacturing operations across multiple production areas, including lamination, mining, and ITF operations. This senior-level leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for lean principles, continuous improvement, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Value Stream Manager to lead manufacturing operations across multiple production areas, including lamination, mining, and ITF operations. This senior-level leadership role is responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing experience and a passion for lean principles, continuous improvement, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across the assigned value stream to meet production, quality, safety, and customer requirements.
- Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to improve workflow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
- Manage, coach, and develop production and quality personnel while maintaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Monitor KPIs and production data, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and other departments to resolve issues and support production goals.
- Oversee hiring needs and staffing decisions while working closely with Human Resources.
- Report on key performance metrics during weekly Gemba walks and other leadership meetings.
- Coordinate shipments and communicate production and shipping schedules to the appropriate departments.
- Work with Maintenance leadership to develop and maintain an effective Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
- Allocate personnel and resources across departments based on production demands and business priorities.
- Manage departmental supplies and maintenance-related materials, including coordinating purchasing requests.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and established safety and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties and projects assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or technical training is a plus.
- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Lean Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work around manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to operate or learn to operate equipment such as heat sealers, fabric winders, and other critical production machinery.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and manufacturing safety practices.
- Forklift certification preferred; must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use production data and KPIs to make informed decisions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit and stand frequently throughout the workday, including standing for extended periods of 8+ hours.
- Ability to occasionally bend, twist, kneel, and move throughout the production environment.
- Must be comfortable working in an active manufacturing setting and regularly interacting with production operations.
Compensation
- $90,000 – $100,000 annually, based on experience
Job Type & Application Period
- Full-Time | Direct Hire position
- This position will remain open until filled
Benefits
- Benefit details have not been provided at this time. Eligible benefits will be discussed directly with the employer during the hiring process
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.