Director, Value Stream Transformation

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Value Stream Transformation to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will drive enterprise-wide lean transformation efforts that improve performance, strengthen execution, and support meaningful operational change across the business. The Director will partner with senior leaders to define priorities, establish clear outcomes, and ensure transformation initiatives are set up for measurable success. This position also requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to remove barriers, maintain transparency, and advance a culture of structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to define transformation charters
• Establish explicit outcomes, baselines, and resources before project launch
• Recommend portfolio priorities based on enterprise value and readiness
• Assign transformation leaders and support resources for approved projects
• Conduct weekly transformation reviews and maintain transparent health reporting
• Mentor transformation leaders in systems thinking and structured problem solving
• Identify and escalate cross-functional barriers that impede progress

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business, operational, or functional fields with a focus on lean transformation
• Proven success in enterprise transformation and business turnaround using lean methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership in complex, cross-functional transformations with measurable outcomes
• Experience mentoring transformation leaders and influencing senior sponsors
• Strong financial judgment and adaptability across varied business conditions
• Expertise in value-stream transformation and Lean thinking, with skills in problem solving and change leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave and support for family planning and elder care
• Generous 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off up to 15 days and 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid sick leave and additional support for managing chronic conditions

Compensation

$164,000 – $225,000 annually

Location

Remote — US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available