Value Stream Manager in Columbia, Pennsylvania at ASC Engineered Solutions
NewIndustry: OtherJob Function: Executive/Management
ASC Engineered Solutions
Columbia, Pennsylvania, 17512, United States
Posted on
New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired.
Explore Related Opportunities
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers jobs near me in PennsylvaniaJobs near me in PennsylvaniaAdministrative Services and Facilities Managers jobs
Job Description
Position Title: Value Stream Manager
Department: Manufacturing - Machine Shop
Employment Type Full Time
Location: Columbia, PA - Plant
Workplace Type: Onsite
Value Stream Manager
Preferred Qualifications
Department: Manufacturing - Machine Shop
Employment Type Full Time
Location: Columbia, PA - Plant
Workplace Type: Onsite
Value Stream Manager
ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Value Stream Manager (VSM) to lead, coordinate, and continuously improve one of two product value streams (Gruvlok or Threaded Fittings) within the machine shop. This role is responsible for ensuring customer requirements are achieved at the highest levels of safety, quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness. The Value Stream Manager serves as a key operational leader, integrating people, materials, machines, processes, and lead times to drive performance and achieve business objectives.
How You Will Help
- Lead a cross-functional team of supervisors, engineers, and operators within the assigned value stream.
- Build and sustain a culture of accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Own value stream performance and ensure achievement of key performance indicators, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and lead time.
- Collaborate closely with planning, scheduling, materials, and supply chain teams to ensure efficient flow of materials and on-time customer delivery.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean manufacturing principles including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work, visual management, and waste reduction methodologies.
- Develop and execute value stream roadmaps that align operational performance with business growth objectives.
- Identify and implement opportunities for capital investment, automation, technology enhancements, and process improvements to improve competitiveness and operational efficiency.
- Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve recurring issues, improve first-pass yield, and enhance overall product quality.
- Track, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly operational performance metrics to leadership.
- Lead Gemba walks, value stream reviews, and operational meetings to monitor performance, remove obstacles, and ensure alignment across functions.
- Drive employee involvement and ownership in achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
- Support strategic initiatives focused on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.
- The duties listed above are representative of the position and are not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within machining, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience leading teams of 50+ employees in a production setting.
- Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success developing, coaching, and managing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, material flow, and supply chain operations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Experience monitoring and driving operational KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- ERP/MRP system experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within machining, metalworking, castings, fittings, or related manufacturing operations.
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives that have delivered measurable business results.
- Experience leading value stream transformations, process automation projects, or capital investment initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of shop floor management systems, production scheduling, and manufacturing process optimization.
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for engaging employees on the production floor.
- Ability to balance daily operational execution with long-term strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Demonstrated success driving cultural change, employee engagement, and accountability within manufacturing organizations.
- Strong customer focus and business acumen.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
*ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
*ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*
Scan to Apply
Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone.
Job Location
Columbia, Pennsylvania, 17512, United States
Frequently asked questions about this position
Similar Jobs In Columbia, Pennsylvania
Hot Job
Office Manager
Steinbacher Goodall & Yurchak
Wyalusing, Pennsylvania
Hot Job
Housekeeper | Holiday Inn Express | Bloomsburg
JDK Management Company
Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
Dress for Success/ Workforce Lead Case Manager
Employment Opportunity & Training Center of NE PA
Scranton | Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
New
TEAM SUPERVISOR -3rd Shift
BETHANY CHILDRENS HOME INC
Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania
Restaurant Manager | Perkins American Food Co. | Lewisburg
JDK Management Company
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Continue to apply
Enter your email to continue. You’ll be redirected to the employer’s application.By clicking Continue, you understand and agree to JobTarget's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.