Machine Shop Value Stream Manager
Moog · Blacksburg, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $115k–$170k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Blacksburg, VA. You will provide strategic leadership for a critical manufacturing operation supporting our Space and Defense Group.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Machining, Capacity planning
- Base pay
- $115k–$170k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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About the role
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are met while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Why Join Moog?
- ✓Lead a highly skilled manufacturing organization supporting mission-critical Space and Defense products.
- ✓Drive strategic initiatives that directly impact operational performance and customer success.
- ✓Collaborate with talented cross-functional teams in a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- ✓Develop employees and build a world-class manufacturing operation.
- ✓Make a meaningful impact in an organization known for engineering excellence and technological innovation.
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Machine Shop Value Stream Manager
Reporting To
Manager, Operations
Work Schedule
Onsite – Blacksburg, VA Machine Shop Value Stream Manager
At Moog, we empower people to achieve great things through innovative engineering and manufacturing solutions. As a Machine Shop Value Stream Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for a critical manufacturing operation supporting our Space and Defense Group. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality machined components that exceed customer expectations.
You will report to the Operations Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, Virginia.
To be considered for the Machine Shop Value Stream Manager, you'll need:
- •Typically, a bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- •7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or a technical environment.
- •7 years of direct supervision/leadership
- •Strong knowledge of machine shop operations, machining processes, and manufacturing best practices.
- •Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
- •Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and achieve operational results in a fast-paced environment.
- •Experience with capacity planning, resource management, budgeting, and capital investment planning.
- •Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- •Ability to collaborate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.
In the Machine Shop Value Stream Manager position, you will
- •Lead the safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of the Machine Shop Value Stream.
- •Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- •Drive a culture of continuous improvement through Lean principles and waste elimination.
- •Coach, develop, and support leaders and employees to build a high-performing team.
- •Manage machine shop resources, budgets, staffing plans, and capital investments.
- •Oversee capacity planning and workflow to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are met.
- •Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing teams to improve manufacturing processes and capabilities.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align operational priorities with business objectives.
- •Support the modernization and long-term growth of the machine shop through process and technology advancements.
- •Ensure customer
How We Care for You
- •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- •Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- •Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- •Flexible Friday Afternoon’s