PDC and Transformer Value Stream Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Role Purpose
The PDC and Transformer Value Stream Manager is accountable for the day-to-day execution and performance of manufacturing operations supporting Power Distribution Centers (E-Houses) and Transformer products.
This role owns the end-to-end value streams-Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery -and is responsible for running the business through disciplined daily management, clear accountability, and relentless execution. The Value Stream Manager ensures production plans are met, problems are addressed in real time, and continuous improvement becomes standard work.

Core Accountabilities
Value Stream Ownership
Own Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery (SQED) results for PDC and Transformer value streams
Ensure work flows efficiently from release through shipment
Translate production demand into executable daily and weekly plans
Act as the primary escalation owner for value stream issues
Daily Management & Accountability
Lead and sustain a tiered escalation system across all areas of responsibility
Own and lead tiered escalation meetings, ensuring issues are surfaced, escalated, and closed
Ensure visual management boards, KPIs, and schedules are accurate and actively used
Drive same-day problem solving when plans are missed-no end-of-week surprises
Production Execution
Direct daily manufacturing operations for E-House (PDC) and Transformer assemblie
Align staffing, labor plans, and schedules to takt, capacity, and customer demand
Actively manage constraints, bottlenecks, and disruptions to flow
Ensure high adherence to standard work and production discipline
Safety & Quality Leadership
Reinforce that safety and built-in quality are non-negotiable
Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and applicable electrical standards (UL, NEC, IEEE)
Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality issues
Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean and continuous improvement efforts focused on throughput, lead time, and productivity
Reduce variation and dependency on heroics through process standardization
Implement improvements that stick through training, standard work, and follow-up
Support scalability of operations as volume and complexity increase
People Leadership
Lead supervisors, team leads, and front-line manufacturing teams within the value streams
Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for daily execution
Coach and develop leaders with a focus on problem solving and ownership
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering on manufacturability, process changes, and new product introductions
Coordinate closely with Supply Chain to manage materials, shortages, and flow
Work with Program Management and Planning to meet customer commitments

Required Qualifications
5-7+ years of manufacturing operations experience with increasing leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience owning production lines or value streams
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and daily management systems
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in complex environments
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Power distribution, E-House, transformer, or electrical equipment manufacturing
Engineered-to-order or mixed-model production
Experience supporting growth, scale-up, or operational transformation
Lean, Six Sigma, or CI certification

Leadership Expectations
Leads from the floor and stays connected to daily execution
Uses data, facts, and visual management to drive decisions
Holds teams accountable while removing barriers to success
Values standard work, clarity, and operational discipline
Builds strong systems, not dependence on individuals

Company DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems (QES) is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical distribution equipment based in West Jordan, Utah. Our state-of-the-art facility includes over 350,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 75,000 square feet dedicated to inventory.
With more than 30 years in business and decades of combined industry experience, QES delivers innovative solutions across key markets including data centers, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and mining. We maintain OEM manufacturing partnerships with major global companies such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, and TMEIC.
Our product offerings include switchgear, E-Houses, VFD systems, and other custom electrical solutions that are shipped to customers worldwide.
At QES, we are committed to quality, innovation, and teamwork. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can grow their careers while contributing to high-impact projects that exceed customer expectations.
Join a team that builds critical infrastructure powering industries around the worldCompany DescriptionQuality Electrical Systems (QES) is a leading manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical distribution equipment based in West Jordan, Utah. Our state-of-the-art facility includes over 350,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 75,000 square feet dedicated to inventory.

With more than 30 years in business and decades of combined industry experience, QES delivers innovative solutions across key markets including data centers, oil and gas, water and wastewater, and mining. We maintain OEM manufacturing partnerships with major global companies such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, and TMEIC.

Our product offerings include switchgear, E-Houses, VFD systems, and other custom electrical solutions that are shipped to customers worldwide.

At QES, we are committed to quality, innovation, and teamwork. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where employees can grow their careers while contributing to high-impact projects that exceed customer expectations.

Join a team that builds critical infrastructure powering industries around the world