Value Stream Manager - Machine Shop (Large Format Machining), New Kensington

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About Re:Build Manufacturing - New Kensington Re:Build Manufacturing New Kensington is part of the Re:Build family of companies, located in New Kensington, PA. Capabilities in a wide variety of industries and materials allow our unique value proposition to bring exciting and advanced programs back to American Manufacturing. Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential. Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We've assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we're leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment. Who we are looking for Are you experienced in practical leadership and operational management within a machine shop? Have you worked as a Value Stream Manager setting up and guiding a high-production facility from its inception? You will take the lead as the senior operational executive accountable for overall outcomes, profitability, and ongoing advancement of the Large Format Machining (LFM) Value Stream. Your duties involve handling every aspect of the Value Stream and aligning production, engineering, and supply chain operations. Main objectives include cutting waste, optimizing flow, and maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You'll also build and direct operational strategies to support rapid volume growth and encourage continuous improvement throughout the plant. Success in this role requires a hands-on leadership style, extensive knowledge of machining processes, methods, equipment, and tools, and proficiency in Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies. This distinguished opportunity allows you to play a vital role by taking initiative and solving complex issues in a high-growth, collaborative environment. The Manager of the Large Format Machining Value Stream directs production supervisors, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, technicians, and the required resources to fulfill customer needs. The VSM also works closely with sourcing, engineering, quality, and Lean teams. What you get to do Lead the ongoing development and implementation of the existing strategic plan to build and grow a Large Scale Machine (LFM) manufacturing facility. Ensure alignment with corporate objectives and industry standard processes. At the same time, run daily operations such as production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. Guarantee timely delivery to customers. Ensure a zero-incident culture by implementing safety protocols, regulatory requirements (OSHA, FDA, etc.), and environmental compliance. Ensure all manufacturing processes align with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies. Recruit, hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering personnel to build a high-performing, accountable culture. Champion Lean principles (Value Stream Analysis, Rapid Improvement Events (RIE), SMED, 5S, etc.) to eliminate non-value-added activities and reduce waste. Monitor and improve important metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, scrap, and labor efficiency. Use Basic Problem Solving and Root Cause Countermeasure as appropriate to address opportunities. Be responsible for the value stream's budget and P&L, implementing cost-reduction strategies and running labor, overhead, and operating expenses. Develop and lead operational budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control measures to achieve financial targets. Partner with Sourcing / Supply Chain, Technical, Quality, and the Commercial teams to advance production scheduling, material availability, process flow and to align manufacturing capabilities with market demands and produc

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