Value Stream Manager

Job Title: Value Stream Manager
Location: Sedalia, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time

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. Learn more at www.irco.com.

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.

What We Offer
At Ingersoll Rand, we foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and growth. Our comprehensive benefits package supports employees both professionally and personally and includes:

• 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

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR) is a global leader in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.


What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership — taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.