3. People Development & Engagement (P)
Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and Team Leaders.
Ensure skills matrices are maintained and training plans are executed.
Reinforce Leader Standard Work (LSW) expectations across the value stream.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
4. Quality & Built-In Quality (Q)
Own first-pass yield, defect reduction, and adherence to Quality Control Plans.
Ensure SOPs, JDS, and standard work are current, audited, and followed.
Lead structured problem solving for quality defects, internal scrap, and customer complaints.
Partner with Quality to drive root cause elimination and prevention.54. Delivery & Flow (D)
Own schedule adherence, takt achievement, and on-time completion for the value stream.
Lead Tier 3 daily management meetings to review performance, constraints, and recovery actions.
Partner with Materials & Planning to ensure material availability, sequencing, and flow.
Drive stability through leveling, pull systems, and visual management.
5. Cost & Productivity (C)
Own labor productivity, scrap, rework, overtime, and conversion cost performance.
Manage headcount to labor maps based on takt, volume, and mix requirements.
Identify and execute cost-out, productivity, and waste-reduction opportunities.
Ensure disciplined labor planning, staffing, and cross-training.
6. ASD Lean Operating System Execution
Execute ASD Lean Operating System routines within the value stream.
Own Tier 3 daily management cadence and escalation to Tier 4 as required.
Lead PDCA, A3, and team-based problem solving (minimum one structured problem per value stream per 90 days).
Ensure 5S, visual management, and standard work sustainment.
Support annual Value Stream Mapping design and transformation planning (Kaizen, Projects, etc.)
Support annual Lean Operating system assessment
7. Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Lead value stream mapping and future-state implementation.
Partner with Lean, IE, and Manufacturing Engineering on layout, flow, and process improvements.
Support automation, digitalization, and standardization initiatives.
Ensure improvements are sustained through audits, standard work, and visual controls.
Leadership Expectations
Operates as a business owner, not just a production manager.
Leads from the floor through presence, data, and disciplined routines.
Balances urgency with stability and people development.
Makes problems visible and drives structured resolution.
Models ASD Lean Operating System standards, methodology and behaviors daily.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred.
7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with direct production responsibility.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a Lean manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of flow, takt, standard work, and daily management systems.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results through influence.
Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Position Impact
The Value Stream Manager is a critical driver of operational excellence at ASD. Success in this role directly impacts customer delivery, cost performance, employee engagement, and the sustainability of the ASD Lean Operating System. This position bridges strategy and execution, ensuring daily performance and long-term improvement move together.
