Value Stream Manager I

TL;DR

Value Stream Manager I (Operations/Manufacturing): Oversee operations and the Value Stream Improvement Plan (VSIP) for a newly created Data Center Cooling Pump value stream with an accent on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and financial performance. Focus on building continuous improvement, implementing standard work and visual management, and leading team problem-solving and capacity planning on-site in Buffalo/East Aurora, NY.

Location: Onsite – Buffalo, NY (work on-site in East Aurora, NY)

Salary: $105,000.00–$125,000.00 annually

Company

hirify.global develops custom hydraulic and electromechanical precision motion control solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end value stream operations and the Value Stream Improvement Plan (VSIP), including providing customer support as needed.
• Maintain and improve operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and financial results.
• Drive continuous improvement culture with team problem-solving and a learning organization.
• Implement standard work and ensure a highly visual management system within the value stream.
• Hold regular team meetings and provide coaching, information, feedback, and encouragement to team leaders and associates.
• Plan capacity and resources to achieve operational goals and provide regular performance feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related operations role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of driving results and improving business performance.
• Demonstrated experience implementing lean production and process improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen).
• Experience coaching and developing employees through effective feedback.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills across internal and external customers.

Culture & Benefits

• 401k matching and eligibility for an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations).
• Flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave program; relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, disability) plus EAP and supplemental benefits.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship/coaching, and leadership development programs.
• Warm, respectful environment guided by 12 core values and multiple employee resource groups.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess operations leadership, continuous improvement/lean experience, and ability to lead change in ambiguity.
• Evaluation of leadership and communication skills with internal and external customers.