Value Stream Director

Value Stream Director

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through : renewables and energy services, engineering and design, construction and facility services.

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are seeking a Value Stream Director in our Spokane or Seattle, WA location, with Spokane preferred. Responsible for leading the end-to-end operational and contractual performance of a defined modular products value stream, as primary customer liaison for customer programs in execution. Ensure customer experience and align the right expectation with customer on capacity / delivery schedule / terms and conditions. Primary focus of this role is account management and overall program execution lead for all products within a value stream. Strategic planning and leadership & Customer Alignment : delivers account-level excellence and profitability across multiple products; may lead definition of new KPI's and meets and exceeds established KPIs. Operational Governance : Lead operations strategy across multiple value streams / plants; Drive long-term alignment with customer strategic goals, full compliance with customer requirements & accurate reporting of contract status, risks, and financial performance across value stream; work with operations leader to deploy Lean, DfMA, and digital manufacturing initiatives. Talent Development & Executive alignment : Clear communication of account and value stream vision and priorities. Develop next-generation leadership talent across manufacturing Continuous improvement leadership : champion lean culture and process standardization

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Bachelor's Degree preferably in Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent job experience. Especially job experience in manufacturing environment preferred. Multi-site or enterprise-level management experience preferred. 10-15 years of related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to lead external client facing meetings, facilitating effective discussions with follow up action items. Ability to lead the planning and execution of on-site customer experiences, to include Quality Audits, On-Site Tours, Interviews, etc. Expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and executing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA). 5 years managing a team is required. A strong team player with demonstrated leadership skills. Knowledge of applicable codes required. Ability to successfully lead a diverse team, as well as organize and manage multiple projects of varying complexity. Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications. Ability to utilize available resources effectively to solve problems as they occur. Advanced in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio and Salesforce CRM Required. Knowledge of manufacturing financial programs and software required. Advanced estimating skills Required. Supports estimate development for new products and customer Working knowledge of SharePoint required. Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to work with and manage outside vendor Ability and willingness to travel up to 40%.