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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Join a fast-paced, dynamic environment manufacturing world-class communications equipment for public safety customers worldwide. Our technology platforms are "lifelines" for firefighters, police officers, and emergency responders.
Job Description

As the Value Stream Manager, you will own the end-to-end manufacturing operations for a defined product value stream. You are responsible for synchronizing production, engineering, and supply chain functions to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently met. This role is designed for a high-potential leader expected to drive operational excellence and progress within the global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• End-to-End Ownership: Direct all manufacturing operations and schedules aligned with customer demand and value stream capacity.

• Operational Roadmap: Develop and execute a roadmap to evolve the site into a best-in-class manufacturing organization.

• Standardization: Oversee the documentation and standardization of site supply chain processes and procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Quality

• Lean Transformation: Drive lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and root cause corrective actions to achieve a zero-defect culture.

• KPI Management: Lead initiatives to achieve goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality standards (ISO 9001).

Team Development & Collaboration

• Talent Growth: Mentor, train, and develop employees for career progression; foster a culture of accountability.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with functions inside and outside the supply chain to leverage best practices and hit revenue targets.

• Influence: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated leadership in electronics manufacturing.

• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles, systems, and tools (Green/Black Belt preferred).

• Regulatory: Familiarity with ISO quality systems

• Communication: Superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to dynamically align to changing business conditions.

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to define strategic roadmaps, drive organizational change, and present complex technical and financial strategies to executive leadership.

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000- $155,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (or higher).
• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience acting as a Manager for a significant operational area.

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.