Value Stream Manager

JTL Services, Inc.has been retained to find top candidates for this growing business.


Our client is a rapidly growing aviation company with over 50 years of experience, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality aircraft parts for the aviation markets. We are committed to delivering superior parts with exceptional, "old-fashioned" customer service. As our new Value Stream Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our operations and join a dedicated team of colleagues who are passionate about aviation, community, and the McFarlane way.

This isn’t just another manufacturing job — it’s a chance to lead high-impact operations that are visible across the organization and throughout the industry.

What You’ll Do

You’ll own the entire value stream — from raw material intake to precision-machined components delivered with perfection. Your mission? Drive operational excellence, inspire a cross-functional team, and ensure we meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery in aviation manufacturing.

Operational Leadership

• Lead and support day-to-day shop floor operations with a sharp focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost in a high-mix machining environment.

• Oversee the machine shop team, including supervisors, engineers, planners and buyers, and operators to achieve the Value Stream goals.

• Use historical data, customer demand (internal & external), and future projections to align the Value Stream in a way that meets or exceeds expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, resource planning, machine utilization, employee productivity, and machine uptime.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to launch new aviation products and integrate new technologies.

• Support in the development of the Value Stream KPI’s (Safey, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and then track and refine as required to ensure the business objectives are being met.

• Ensure the Value Stream achieves budget through accountability, labor management, tooling & consumable spend, and material costs.

Make it Better

• Generate and communicate daily/weekly/monthly performance metrics — using ERP data to drive decisions and improvements.

• Troubleshoot and/or collaborate with technical experts as required to resolve operational issues and limit production downtime.

Team Development that Lifts Everyone

• Build, mentor, and empower a team of supervisors, leads, and individual contributors — developing skills that match our ambition.

• Be a visible leader on the floor. Motivate, coach, celebrate wins. Correct course when needed.

• Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and create upskilling and growth opportunities that will enable career pathways for your team.

Quality & Compliance in Every Detail

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Engineering to ensure every part meets or exceeds aviation standards and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations and customer-specific requirements, including FAA standards.

• Proactively address non-conformances and ensure effective corrective actions.

• Support calibration, inspection, and programming to maintain top-tier accuracy and quality.

Plan with Precision, Deliver with Confidence

• Collaborate with planning teams to align production with demand and product milestones.

• Monitor schedules, adjust for constraints, and keep production agile and responsive.

• Forecast bottlenecks before they ground us — and solve them before they’re even noticed.

Drive Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean initiatives that eliminate waste and elevate process flow — including 5S, visual management, etc.

• Lead or support continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity, reduce setup times, and improve machining strategies.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize CNC programming and operational efficiencies.

• Challenge the status quo and champion smart, sustainable change.

Skills & Experience You Bring

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience in a complex, high-mix manufacturing environment.

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations.

Make it Better

• Proven ability to optimize workforce planning — aligning labor, skills, and schedules to meet production goals.

• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, managing shifting priorities, and delivering results under pressure.

• Strong analytical skills with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

• A passion for building something meaningful, with a commitment to safety, quality craftsmanship, and doing things the right way.

• A growth mindset — eager to learn, improve, and take on new challenges.

• Flexibility to wear multiple hats in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

• A true team player — collaborative, communicative, and committed to collective success.

Bonus Points If You Bring These (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Experience in aviation or aerospace manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with FAA regulations and customer-specific documentation standards.

• Hands-on experience in a machine shop environment and a solid understanding of machining workforce dynamics.

• Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems with the ability to use data for smart decision-making.

• Experience managing operational KPIs and departmental budgets to drive performance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where ideas take flight.

• High visibility with senior leadership and impact that’s seen company-wide.

• Opportunities to shape the future of aviation parts manufacturing.

• Competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a role that makes a difference.

For more information send your updated resume to tara@jtlservices.com

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