--- title: Value Stream Manager at Motorola Solutions description: Motorola Solutions is hiring for the Value Stream Manager role in Chicago Metropolitan Area. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/manufacturing-operations-and-engineering-at-motorola-solutions-01a1260b-1c9e-7025-8acb-02b9fa7c3e11 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Motorola Solutions as Value Stream Manager in Chicago Metropolitan Area. Pays $130K–$155K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/xskrmn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Chicago Metropolitan Area | | **Salary** | $130K/yr - $155K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Motorola Solutions sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 149 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Motorola Solutions. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $135,000 – $178,000 a year (median $165,000). ## Description ## **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 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. 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. #LI-MM4 #LI-ONSITE ## Basic Requirements - ## Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher). - ## Experience: 5+ years of proven experience acting as a Manager for a significant operational area. ## Travel Requirements Under 10% ## Relocation Provided None ## Position Type Experienced ## Referral Payment Plan Yes **Our U.S. Benefits include:** - Incentive Bonus Plans - Medical, Dental, Vision benefits - 401K with Company Match - 10 Paid Holidays - Generous Paid Time Off Packages - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Paid Parental & 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 this [Reasonable Accommodations Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtFsy5jUxYcf7d7VZGiX_Ennsz162ZUEP6uxLgsdslTV5xgg/viewform) so we can assist you. ## Skills - Influencing - Quality Management System (Qms) - Value Stream Mapping - Plant Operations - Lean Project Management - Total Quality Control - Quality Standards - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Root Cause Analysis - Cross-Functional Collaboration - DIN EN ISO 9001 Certification - Acting - Supply Chain - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Electronics Manufacturing - Leadership - Written Communication - Product Roadmaps - Strategic Roadmaps - Communication ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) ## Related - [More jobs at Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Management & Leadership jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Operations Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/operations-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Operations Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/operations-management/operations-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Business Operations Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/management-and-leadership/operations-management/operations-manager/business-operations-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101552 jobs - [Computer Hardware](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/computer-hardware?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 22574 jobs - [Motorola Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/motorola-solutions?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2075 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)