📊 Value Stream Manager – 2nd Shift

📍 Minonk, IL | 💸

Do you thrive on leadership, process improvement, and making sure production runs like clockwork? At SMF (an Etnyre International Company), we’re looking for a 2nd Shift Value Stream Manager to lead our operations team, drive results, and develop our Members.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where safety, quality, and teamwork come first—this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

💼 Why Choose SMF?

SMF has what YOU are looking for in a career—not just a job. We proudly deliver superior products and services by investing in our most valuable asset: our people. When our Members succeed, we all succeed.

💰 Pay & Perks:

• 💸 Competitive Starting Salary: $65,545 - $98,318

• 💥 Annual Bonus Program for ALL Members

• 📈 Annual Wage Increases

• 🏖 Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Holiday Break Days

• 💼 Excellent Benefits Package:

  • Low-cost HSA & PPO Medical Plans

  • Dental & Vision Insurance (low or no cost)

  • Accident, Hospital, & Critical Illness Coverage

  • Company-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• 💰 401(k) with Company Match + Annual Profit Sharing

🚀 What You’ll Do

As the Value Stream Manager, you’ll oversee production performance while mentoring your team to reach their full potential. Every decision you make keeps us efficient, safe, and customer-focused.

• ✅ Plan and execute production schedules to meet customer demand

• ✅ Monitor & manage key performance metrics: Safety, Quality, Velocity, Cost

• ✅ Develop and coach team Members for growth and advancement

• ✅ Identify and eliminate safety hazards to keep operations secure

• ✅ Drive continuous improvement through TER and Lean practices

• ✅ Maintain 5S (CANDO), visual factory, and preventative maintenance standards

• ✅ Encourage Member input and foster open communication

• ✅ Manage team performance including evaluations, coaching, and corrective action

• ✅ Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems, Engineering, and CI teams to optimize processes

👤 What We’re Looking For

• Broad knowledge of supervisory techniques and manufacturing functions

• 5+ years in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role preferred

• Strong communication & leadership skills with a people-first approach

• Ability to navigate production areas—including confined spaces and elevated platforms

• A continuous improvement mindset—you’re always looking for ways to make things better

👉 Apply today to lead with impact and shape the future of 2nd Shift operations at SMF!