Value Stream Manager

Germfree • Ormond Beach, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Germfree Laboratories is seeking an experienced Equipment Value Stream Manager to lead the operational performance of our standard and custom equipment manufacturing value streams. This role is responsible for converting engineering designs and customer orders into fully assembled, tested, and shipped equipment, ensuring performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost (SQDPC). The Value Stream Manager owns execution from materials release through mechanical assembly, electrical integration, testing, and final shipment while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with operational leadership, bringing experience in complex equipment-built environments along with strong Lean manufacturing and problem-solving capabilities. This leader will work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and program management to ensure reliable execution of Germfree’s standard and custom equipment lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field preferred, technical background is ideal.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience in complex equipment manufacturing or mechanical/electrical assembly environments.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication is a plus.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience – ability to operate in a Lean Daily Management system
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with capital equipment, modular equipment, or engineered-to-order products
• Exposure to project-based manufacturing environments (ETO) as well as make-to-order (MTO) and make-to-stock (MTS).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
• Plus experience in industries such as: Medical device or pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing Aerospace manufacturing Defense or high-reliability equipment manufacturing Cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the equipment manufacturing value stream, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across: Mechanical assembly Electrical integration System testing and validation Production scheduling and execution
• Drive performance across: Safety Quality Delivery Productivity Cost
• Drive reliable production execution by: Managing build schedules and manufacturing flow Ensuring schedule adherence and project milestone delivery Identifying and removing constraints that impact throughput Coordinating with project and program teams to ensure delivery commitments are met
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives to improve operational performance including: Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives 5S implementation and workplace organization Waste elimination and flow improvements Development of standard work and process discipline Visual management and performance monitoring
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate closely with: Engineering – resolving design issues and supporting design-for-manufacturability Supply Chain – ensuring material availability and supplier performance Quality – improving first-pass yield and reducing rework Program / Project Management – supporting build milestones and project execution Ensure alignment between engineering design, supply chain readiness, and manufacturing execution.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production flow and implement corrective actions to improve: Throughput Labor productivity Build cycle time Schedule reliability Use value stream mapping and operational analysis to drive process improvements.
• Lead and develop supervisors, technicians, and operators within the value stream by: Building strong frontline leadership Mentoring team members and developing operational capability and bench Creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Support new product introduction and engineering initiatives by: Participating in design-for-manufacturability reviews Ensuring smooth transition from engineering to manufacturing – strong collaboration with PMO Supporting process development and building readiness

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Optional pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee referral bonuses
• Shoe and prescription safety‑glasses reimbursements
• 80 hours of paid holidays, including year‑end shutdown
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Two paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) days annually
• Up to 120 hours of paid paternity leave after one year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager