Position Overview: 

The Value Stream Specialist is responsible for driving Lean transformation and operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. This role plays a key part in leading the cultural shift toward a Lean Operating System by engaging plant leadership, Lean experts, and front-line employees. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on change agent who can influence without direct authority and drive sustainable, measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and overall performance.

Why Work at MCC:
Compensation & Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits
• Paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays 

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with the Lean Steering Committee, Plant Manager, and on-site Lean experts to identify key opportunities, select Kaizen events, and ensure proper resourcing and preparation.
• Ensure all Lean activities are linked to business objectives and align with the site’s transformation plan.
• Lead pre-event training, event facilitation, post-event follow-up, and results auditing to ensure sustained success.
• Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by enabling the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to MCC’s Lean Operating System.
• Mentor plant leadership and Lean champions in Lean tools and methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC, and MDI).
• Act as consultant, facilitator, and participant during Lean events and projects.
• Drive engagement and ownership across all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Track and report on the impact of Lean initiatives, including operational and cultural improvements.
• Share best practices across sites to promote standardization and excellence in execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Quality and Operational Excellence. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of plant leadership experience, including at least 1 year leading Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex production environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams without direct reporting authority.
• Proven success driving change management and cultural transformation through Lean principles.
• Experience leading and/or participating in more than 10 Kaizen events.
• Demonstrated success improving throughput, reducing cycle times, and optimizing supply chain performance through Lean deployment. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience leading a full-scale Lean transformation that resulted in measurable performance improvements.
• Formal Lean training from a recognized “academy” or organization (e.g., Shingijutsu, TBM, Toyota, Danaher).
• Experience in manufacturing labels, flexible packaging, or similar product materials.
• Exposure to private equity or performance-driven manufacturing environments. 

Diversity & Inclusion:
MCC fosters an inclusive culture that respects and embraces our teammates’ diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that everyone can achieve their full potential here. We aspire for our company to truly reflect the diversity of our customers and the markets we serve. We are committed to equal opportunity for everyone—regardless of gender identity/expression, age, language, sexual orientation, ability, race, socioeconomic status, national origin, or other characteristics.