Value Stream Manager

About the role

The Value Stream Manager is responsible for managing daily operations in a food manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This role oversees staffing, production, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company goals and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to the Senior Production Manager or Plant Manager for action.
• Fills in on floor if needed to ensure production timelines and KPI’s are achieved.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, GMP).
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement practices.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and material flow, with the ability to partner with warehouse leadership to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Compliance with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Compliance with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance).
• Ensuring proper inventory management practices, including cycle counts, stock rotation (FIFO), product traceability, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.
• Cross-functional coordination with Production, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure timely movement of raw materials and finished goods while optimizing warehouse space utilization.
• Maintaining warehouse KPIs related to inventory accuracy, shipping performance, and material flow, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Warehouse operations and inventory control expertise.
• Collaboration and communication abilities.
• Continuous improvement practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Full-time position.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Nearest Major Market

Indianapolis