Value Stream Manager - Foundry

About This Role

This role involves leading a manufacturing department with a focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement. The manager will drive waste reduction using Lean methodologies and be responsible for setting goals, developing talent, and overseeing daily production performance within a foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department with focus on safety, performance metrics, and continuous improvement
• Set value stream goals and drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and improvement plans
• Maintain strong floor presence and promote hands‑on problem solving
• Support new product development by defining operational requirements
• Oversee daily production performance and drive improvements through MDI boards, root cause analysis, and countermeasures
• Ensure a clean, safe work environment; conduct 5S and safety training
• Develop and monitor leader standard work, quality standards, and layered process audits
• Manage value stream resources, budgets, inventory accuracy, build schedules, and scrap disposition
• Oversee scheduling, staffing recommendations, cross‑training, and skill matrix updates
• Manage salaried and hourly staff, including performance reviews, coaching, disciplinary actions, and talent development (IDPs, career discussions, mentoring)
• Represent the company in union meetings, grievances, and negotiations
• Ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Standard computer and software skills (Office Suite, ERP etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

• Engineering, Science or Business degree
• Experience managing a mix of salaried and hourly direct reports
• Foundry experience
• Experience with working in a union environment, including labor negotiations and grievance proceedings
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing talent and future leaders within a manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing experience and certification
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits