Value Stream Manager

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Value Stream Manager to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Denver, CO. The VSM will lead Manufacturing Excellence and Organizational Performance.

We are seeking a proven manufacturing leader to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business results within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This is a strategic leadership role for an accomplished professional who thrives on building capability, improving performance, and influencing business outcomes through people, process, and continuous improvement.

• Lead manufacturing operations with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.

• Develop and execute strategies that improve throughput, labor efficiency, capacity utilization, quality performance, and cost containment.

• Partner cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and achieve business objectives.

• Lead, develop, and mentor manufacturing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous growth.

• Support strategic planning, operational forecasting, workforce development, and long-term capacity planning.

Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000 per year

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS - LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including management responsibility for production teams

• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP experience is preferred.

• Strong business acumen, change leadership capability, and the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.

• Experience with quality systems, root cause problem solving, and operational performance management.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mature, highly professional manufacturing leader with a track record of building strong teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding operational results. You are a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable developing long-term plans and maintaining a visible presence on the production floor, leading by example and inspiring excellence.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
* Demonstrated understanding and utilization of lean tools to help facilitate continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment is required
* Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment
* Detail-oriented and have excellent follow-through skills
* Proven ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
* Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team
* Must be able to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
* Must demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs
* Proven ability to manage people, train and motivate employees, as well as delegate effectively is required

* Must be able to function in a deadline driven environment
* Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage several projects at one time while providing high attention to details and excellent follow-through skills are required
* Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
* Large scale ERP/MRP experience is required; SAP is desired
* Experience working within quality systems (APQP, Control Plans, TQM, SPC) is required
* Professional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are required
* Proficient in MS Office is required
* Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, drawings, etc.
* Ability to lead cross functional teams to conduct root cause analysis of all defects and lead the mistake proofing efforts
* Demonstrated understanding and utilization of lean tools to help facilitate continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. LEAN (Value- Stream mapping) experience, Six- sigma a plus
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world's largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.