Production Value Stream Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing Leadership

Are you ready to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment? We're seeking a Production Value Stream Manager (VSM) who thrives on driving results, developing talent, and delivering excellence. This is a critical leadership role that ensures on-time, high-quality production while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Value Stream Manager

Senior Operations Manager

Kent, WA

Exempt, Full-Time

100% Onsite: 1st Shift;
Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.;
Working extended hours and weekend rotational shift may be required;
On-call is

• Has an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking and acting like an owner with a strong sense of urgency and bias for action.
• Is skilled in monitoring and assessing the performance of self, other individuals, and teams to make improvements and take corrective action, creating a track record of successful leadership.
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives and process improvements to achieve strategic goals.
• Has emotional intelligence and is able to develop and foster a strong level of trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations.
• Is an exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear, concise, and courageous in giving tough but supportive feedback when needed.

• Manages production hourly employees across various departments.
• Responsible for ensuring high levels of quality.
• Direct the workforce in a way that promotes employee safety requirements at all times.
• Sets production and operating metrics and identifies and solves operational problems, including meeting customer demand with on time delivery and quality.
• Drives productivity projects shop wide to ensure real cost savings.
• Responsible for ensuring production employees receive communication and support during all phases of their career. Working closely with HR to support recruiting, onboarding, career development and training, and end of employment processes.
• Review and maintain a working knowledge of all company policies.
• Provide audit support through the generation of timely, accurate schedules and documents.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained including the company and department rules, policies, and safety procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance, performance and disciplinary actions.
• Partner with the Senior Operations Manager to establish annual goals and objectives for direct reports; and monitor and advise team members regarding their progress against those goals to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and performance planning for production leadership and aide in calibrating reviews across their teams.
• Lead succession planning efforts for production team members by developing leads and experts throughout their value stream.
• Ensure development and maintenance of appropriate SWI (Standard Work Instructions) for production efficiencies.
• Engage with stakeholders to evaluate customer needs and align business objectives.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and drive cultural change within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• ERP knowledge with a strong understanding of ERP functionality (Infor Syteline and Shop-Trak a plus).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), with advanced Excel skills for data trend analysis.
• High degree of integrity with the ability to work with confidential employee information. Ability to document performance issues discreetly.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, decision making and intellectual prowess.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time; however, most travel will be within the PNW.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Read/Write/Communicate in English.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.
• Will be a supervisor within the FAA Repair Station, so must be able to pass random 5-panel pre-employment and drug tests.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information and all applicants must satisfy U.S. export control regulations with authorization to work in the U.S. Non-U.S. persons would require an export license in order to work in our facility.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Aerospace or manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• 5-7 years of management experience including ability to lead, develop, and retain…