Value Stream Manager – Fabrication
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Job Summary
Value Stream Manager Fabrication (Confidential Energy Technology Leader)
Eagle WI (Onsite) Advanced Manufacturing Environment
The Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading energy and industrial manufacturing organization to identify a Value Stream Manager Fabrication to lead operations within a high-growth advanced manufacturing facility.
This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end value stream performance across safety quality delivery and costwhile building a high-performing engaged team.
If youre a hands-on operations leader who thrives in lean-driven high-mix manufacturing environments this is your opportunity to lead transformation at scale.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Full Ownership: Lead an entire value streamoperations people and performance
- Transformation Focus: Drive continuous improvement using Lean PDCA and flow principles
- People Leadership: Build coach and develop high-performing teams
- Modern Manufacturing: Operate in an evolving facility investing in fabrication and automation
Manufacturing Meets Data AI & Continuous Improvement
This organization is advancing its operations through:
- Data-driven KPI management (Safety Quality Delivery Cost)
- Visual management systems and digital performance tracking
- Integration of lean manufacturing emerging automation technologies
- Continuous improvement frameworks embedded into daily operations
Youll operate in an environment where:
- Problems are surfaced and solved in real-time
- Data drives decision-making across the shop floor
- Continuous improvement is a daily disciplinenot a project
What Youll Own
- Lead daily operations across a fabrication value stream
- Drive continuous flow pull systems and workload leveling
- Implement and sustain Lean methodologies (PDCA standard work visual management)
- Own performance across:
- Safety
- Quality
- Delivery
- Cost
- Build and develop a high-performing team through:
- Coaching and performance management
- Succession planning and talent development
- Lead New Product Introductions (NPI) within operations
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across manufacturing supply chain and leadership
- Establish a culture that stops to fix problems and gets quality right the first time
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Supply Chain or related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in:
- Manufacturing operations or Lean leadership roles
- Strong experience with:
- Lean principles (flow Kanban PFEP standard work)
- KPI-driven performance management
- Continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven leadership experience:
- Coaching teams
- Driving accountability and engagement
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP or equivalent)
Preferred Profile
- Background in sheet metal fabrication environments including:
- Laser cutting turret punching press brakes
- Welding and robotic welding
- Experience with high-mix low-volume manufacturing
- Lean or Operations certifications
- Strong problem-solving approach (Root Cause Analysis 5 Whys etc.)
Environment & Expectations
- Onsite role in Eagle WI
- Occasional travel
- Hands-on leadership presence on the shop floor
- High visibility role driving operational excellence and growth
Why Partner With Us
At Northwest Talent Solutions we specialize in placing operational and manufacturing leaders into roles that drive measurable business impact.
- We leverage AI-enabled sourcing and talent intelligence to identify top-tier candidates
- Deep expertise across manufacturing operations and industrial leadership roles
- We deliver a high-touch confidential search experience
This is not a job board posting.
This is a targeted search for leaders who drive performance and transformation.
Interested
If youre ready to lead a value stream where performance people and process excellence intersect wed love to connect.
