Value stream manager

Puesto / rol

Is responsible for one value stream from raw material to customer and leads its improvement across departments. Known in German as Wertstrommanager.

Descripción

A value stream manager is responsible for one value stream, meaning all the steps that turn a product family into something delivered to the customer. Instead of looking after one department, the manager looks at the whole flow, including planning, production, quality and logistics, and is accountable for its results such as lead time, delivery performance, inventory and cost.

The role starts with a current state map, sets a target state and leads the improvement plan to reach it, usually with people from several departments who do not report to the manager. This calls for good communication and clear goals. The role is described in lean literature, and in practice it appears under titles such as value stream leader, value stream owner or Wertstrommanager.

Mantenido por Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Última actualización: 2026-11-11