Value Stream Leader

Job title: Value Stream Leader

About the Role Value Stream Leader responsible for the operational and financial performance of an assigned value stream or product family at Ontic's Chatsworth, CA site. This role executes the value stream strategy established by the Value Stream Director and ensures delivery of program commitments, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives. The leader drives day-to-day program execution, supports pricing and forecasting processes, ensures compliance with customer agreements, and partners cross-functionally to maintain operational health. This role plays a critical role in aligning engineering, supply chain, operations, and customer service to deliver results.

What You'll Do

• Own operational performance of assigned value stream(s) including revenue, margin, delivery, and inventory targets.
• Support P&L management through cost control, margin improvement initiatives, and working capital optimization.
• Execute value stream strategy in alignment with site and company financial objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and lead corrective action planning when performance gaps arise.
• Lead program execution to ensure contractual commitments are met or exceeded.
• Support development and maintenance of product and program strategies.
• Partner with Engineering to prioritize projects and resolve technical barriers impacting customer delivery.
• Manage risks throughout the product lifecycle including obsolescence, supply constraints, and margin erosion.
• Serve as primary escalation point for assigned customers.
• Ensure compliance with customer and end-user agreements including pricing and lead time performance.
• Support order acquisition efforts in collaboration with Sales and Revenue Management.
• Strengthening customer relationships through structured business reviews and performance transparency.
• Lead monthly forecasting updates to align sales pipeline, production planning, and inventory levels.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading value streams or programs within manufacturing/operations, with a track record of delivering on operational and financial targets.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management, cost control, and working capital optimization.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Service.
• Experience with customer contracts, pricing, forecasting, and delivering against commitments.
• Skills in lifecycle management (product/program) and risk management including obsolescence.
• Excellent communication and leadership, with a customer-focused mindset.