Value Stream Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – Sunnyvale, California

• Location: Sunnyvale, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26146

Ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organization? This Value Stream Manager role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. If this aligns with your goals, it could be a great fit.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end operations for the Sheet Metal department, from work order creation through final delivery
• Oversee a cross-functional team in a matrixed manufacturing environment at the San Jose site
• Drive performance across production, quality, engineering, maintenance, scheduling, and programming
• Implement and sustain an Operational Excellence (OpEx) framework focused on lean, quality, and efficiency
• Manage workflow and material movement using WIP tracking, dispatch systems, and tier management
• Identify and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Use data and value stream metrics to improve throughput and eliminate bottlenecks
• Own capacity planning, including labor, equipment, CapEx, and staffing needs
• Lead resolution of non-conformances and ensure quality standards are met
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce costs
• Support automation and process improvements to optimize operations
• Partner with customers to support performance, responsiveness, and on-time delivery
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors, leads, and 125+ employees, fostering accountability and collaboration

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations (mid-to-large environments)
• Sheet metal experience preferred (5+ years)
• Proven experience driving OpEx or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into action
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Competitive salary and benefit package
• Paid Time Off and holidays

Salary: $130K-$180K

Ask for: Natalie

Job Id: 26146

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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