Value Stream Manager (Production & MRO - Aerospace)

Location: Niepolomice
Position Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace (Manufacturing & MRO)
Reports To: Director of Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Value Stream Manager (VSM) to lead the end-to-end management of our production and MRO operations. You will be responsible for the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes, production flow, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring products and services are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards.

This is a key leadership role driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and lean transformation in an aerospace-regulated environment (FAA/EASA Part 145/21G standards).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and continuously improve the entire Value Stream for production and MRO activities.Oversee MRP planning and ensure material availability, capacity planning, and production scheduling meet customer and operational requirements.Drive production execution, including daily operations, safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) performance, and escalation management.Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement programs (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping).Collaborate closely with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management teams.Develop team capabilities through leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.Ensure strict adherence to aerospace regulatory standards (EASA, FAA, AS9100, CSR-Customer Specific Requirements, SMS – Safety Management System and others) and company policies.Report on KPIs, provide operational visibility to leadership, and recommend strategic improvements.Ability to travel (2-6 months) for training in the first 2 years of employment

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field5+ years of experience in Aerospace manufacturing and/or MRO operations.Deep understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor).Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in a high-regulation environment.Working knowledge of aerospace standards (Part 145, Part 21G, EASA, FAA, AS9100, etc.).Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused, and safety-critical environment.

Preferred Skills:

Lean Management in an industrial environmentExperience with Aerospace component repair, maintenance, or manufacturing.Knowledge of aviation regulatory compliance frameworks and certification processes.