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Additional Information

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

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Company Description

Ready to make your next move? A career at STS Aerospace allows you to take ownership of challenges, think creatively and be a part of our exciting growth journey.

STS Aerospace in Laconia, NH is seeking a Value Stream Manager (Rigid). The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of an assigned value stream, leading all production activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Value Stream Manager directs Supervisors and team members to ensure resources are aligned with customer demand, operational priorities, and business goals.

This position serves as the operational leader for the value stream and is accountable for execution, continuous improvement, employee development, and achieving key performance targets.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operational Leadership

• Lead all activities within the value stream to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Manage resource allocation, staffing, capacity, and production priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure execution of the production plan and adherence to operational schedules.
• Address production constraints and implement solutions that improve performance and workflow.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and coach Supervisors and frontline teams.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership capability and succession plans within the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.
• Use performance metrics and operational data to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functions to improve value stream results.

Business Performance

• Maintain accountability for key value stream metrics, including:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Productivity
  • Cost
  • Inventory
  • Employee Engagement
• Consistently, regularly and dependably at work and on time.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated success leading supervisors, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.