Job Posting Title
Value Stream Manager / Area Manager
Job Description Summary
Value Stream Manager II
Position Summary
The Value Stream Manager II is responsible for leading and optimizing all manufacturing activities within an assigned value stream, ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. This role oversees a large operational area, managing multiple supervisors and teams of more than 150 employees while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
The position is accountable for production planning, resource management, budget performance, compliance, workforce development, and the successful execution of manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
• Lead and manage all operations within the assigned value stream to ensure safe, efficient, and productive manufacturing performance.
• Drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Ensure optimal utilization of labor,



equipment, materials, and manufacturing resources.

Production Planning & Execution
• Develop and execute monthly and annual production plans.
• Coordinate resources, capacity planning, and production schedules to meet customer demand and business requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Continuous Improvement
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, systems, and procedures.
• Utilize operational metrics, benchmarks, and root cause analysis methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.

Quality Management
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support the development of new quality tools, methods, and systems.
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📌 Value Stream Manager (Celaya)
🏢 AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
📍 Celaya