Value Stream Manager

About Us

Ingersoll Rand is a Fortune 500 company driven by an ownership mindset and a commitment to making life better for our employees, customers, and communities. Through our portfolio of industry-leading brands, we deliver mission-critical solutions that help customers improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

Job Overview

The Value Stream Manager is a key operations leader responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and financial performance within the Sedalia manufacturing facility. This role leads and develops high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader with a proven track record of leading teams, implementing Lean principles, and delivering measurable business results in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost metrics.
• Build and develop an engaged, high-performing workforce focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and annual operating plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions to achieve operational goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and associates to strengthen organizational capability and succession readiness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support customer requirements, business growth, and operational priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Demonstrated success developing employees and building high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or comparable Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience leading transformational change initiatives within manufacturing operations.

Core Competencies

• Operational Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Execution
• Employee Development & Coaching
• Change Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Arrangement

On-site role based in Sedalia, MO. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Programs
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities