Value Stream Manager
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field with at least three years of demonstrated success in supervision or manufacturing technical support, or five to ten years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or process improvement.
- Strong leadership and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean processes, tools, and one-piece flow.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Strong experience with Oracle JDE.
- Ability to understand and apply basic cost accounting concepts.
- Ability to move around and remain still, use hands to handle objects, carry tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
- Ability to occasionally lift an average of 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to wear safety glasses and utilize required safety equipment while present on the shop floor.
- Oversee the value stream in achieving the sales plan and targeted on-time delivery, track and report progress against lead time, throughput, quality, and cost, identify bottlenecks affecting key performance indicators, and implement corrective actions.
- Promote, monitor, and ensure a safe work environment; perform safety audits and support incident investigations; and identify and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with supply chain and warehousing teams to implement a material pull process and develop or improve kanban, outside processing, and point-of-use material processes.
- Develop current, future, and next-state value stream maps; drive value stream transformation to enhance operational excellence; and lead Lean initiatives using tools such as value stream mapping and standard work.
- Oversee daily management to ensure collaboration across operations, quality, engineering, finance, and customer service; facilitate communication and alignment to address tactical daily issues and longer-term strategic initiatives within the value stream.
- Participate in Sales and Operations Planning to improve inventory management and customer service, reduce waste, and support capacity planning and resource allocation.
- Coach and mentor team members on continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountability and ongoing development.
- Oversee routine 5S activities to maintain clean and orderly staging of materials throughout work areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bilingual English and Spanish language ability.
About the company
IDEX manufactures high-precision components and systems for specialized industries, including medical diagnostics, fire safety, and industrial manufacturing. Its products, such as liquid subassemblies for labs and pumps for fire trucks, work by providing exact control and measurement in environments where accuracy is critical to safety or research. Unlike competitors that focus on mass-market goods, IDEX specializes in niche markets by engineering custom solutions for highly technical problems. The company's goal is to provide reliable, engineered tools that help professionals in health, rescue, and industry perform essential tasks more effectively.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Founded
1987
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $920.6 million, up 6.4%, with EPS $2.32.
- Management raised 2026 organic growth guidance to 5%-6% and EPS to $8.70-$8.85.
- FDIC 2026 launched Captium IQ and QMAX-APX, expanding Fire & Safety differentiation.
What critics are saying
- Bristol, Connecticut cut 73 IDEX Health & Science jobs in 2026.
- Q2 2026 used IEEPA tariff refunds; margin gains without them look thinner.
- Data-center and semiconductor exposure concentrates growth; a demand pause would hit 2027 backlog.
What makes IDEX unique
- IDEX's HST portfolio won 47% organic orders from data center and semiconductor demand.
- Its 80/20 operating model drives margin expansion and disciplined capital allocation.
- The September 3, 2031 credit facility supports bolt-on acquisitions and working capital.
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↑ 3%SilverEdge cooperative. Is IDEX Corporation stock outperforming the S&P 500? Neha Panjwani Barchart 51 minutes ago Northbrook, Illinois-based IDEX Corporation (IEX) offers applied solutions globally. Valued at $16.4 billion by market cap, the company has a diverse portfolio of over 50 businesses, offering products like industrial pumps, lubrication systems, banding and clamping devices, and rescue tools. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks," and IEX perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the specialty industrial machinery industry. IEX derives its edge from manufacturing high-margin, mission-critical equipment with strong switching costs. Its disciplined 80/20 operating model optimizes profitability, while steady cash flows fund bolt-on acquisitions across resilient end-markets like life sciences and fire safety. Despite its notable strength, IEX slipped 8.7% from its 52-week high of $243.80, achieved on Jul. 29. Over the past three months, IEX stock declined 1.1%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 3.5% gains during the same time frame. In the longer term, shares of IEX rose 25.1% on a YTD basis and climbed 38.2% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming SPX's YTD gains of 13.4% and 16.5% returns over the last year. To confirm the bullish trend, IEX has been trading above its 200-day moving average since early December, 2025. However, the stock is trading below its 50-day moving average since early September. IEX outperformed on robust demand in data center, semiconductor, and space & defense, with HST leading as organic orders jumped 28% overall and 47% in HST, boosting backlog and visibility. Volume leverage, 8020 execution, and a one-time tariff refund tailwind drove margin expansion. Management is raising capex for capacity and remains focused on bolt-on M&A to sustain growth. On Jul. 29, IEX shares closed up more than 2% after reporting its Q2 results. Its adjusted EPS of $2.32 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $2.10. The company's revenue was $920.6 million, surpassing Wall Street forecasts of $902.4 million. The company expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $8.70 to $8.85. IEX's rival, Nordson Corporation (NDSN) has taken the lead over the stock, with a 30.7% uptick on a YTD basis and 39.7% gains over the past 52 weeks. Wall Street analysts are reasonably bullish on IEX's prospects. The stock has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from the 14 analysts covering it, and the mean price target of $259.14 suggests a potential upside of 16.5% from current price levels. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
IDEX Corporation has amended its revolving credit facility, extending the maturity date to September 3, 2031, from the previous November 1, 2027. The facility maintains its $800 million principal amount. The agreement, finalised on September 3, 2026, allows for up to $100 million in letters of credit and $50 million in same-day swingline loans. IDEX may request additional lending commitments, capped at a $400 million increase. Bank of America serves as administrative agent, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank as co-syndication agents. The proceeds will fund working capital and general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt. The agreement includes standard covenants for senior unsecured credit facilities, featuring a quarterly-tested leverage ratio and restrictions on liens and mergers. Voluntary prepayments are permitted without penalty.
IDEX reported Q2 revenues of $920.6 million, up 6.4% year-on-year and exceeding analyst expectations by 1.7%. The company delivered a strong quarter with full-year EPS guidance surpassing forecasts and beating EBITDA estimates. IDEX achieved the highest guidance raise among gas and liquid handling stocks tracked. The stock rose 4.3% following the earnings announcement and currently trades at $234.37. The gas and liquid handling sector showed strength overall in Q2, with 11 tracked companies beating revenue consensus estimates by 2.1% on average. However, next quarter's guidance came in 0.8% below expectations. SPX Technologies led the group with revenues of $679 million, up 22.9% year-on-year, outperforming expectations by 5.8%. The stock gained 4.2% after reporting.
IDEX Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, exceeding expectations with organic sales growth of 5% and adjusted earnings per share of $2.32, up 12% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points to 28.1%. The company's performance was driven by higher volumes from growth platforms and strong operational execution. Results were modestly impacted by IEEPA tariff refunds, which slightly reduced organic growth whilst providing minor favourability to margins and earnings. President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Ashleman noted the results continued momentum established earlier in the year. The earnings call featured remarks from Ashleman and Chief Financial Officer Sean Gillen, who provided additional financial details and an updated outlook for 2026.
Idex reported Q2 2026 revenue of $920.6 million, up 6.4% year-over-year, beating the consensus estimate of $902.43 million by 2.01%. EPS came in at $2.32, compared to $2.07 in the prior-year quarter, exceeding the $2.10 estimate by 10.48%. The Health & Science Technologies segment led growth with $415 million in revenue, up 13.6% year-over-year and above the $406.67 million estimate. Fluid & Metering Technologies generated $317.1 million, whilst Fire & Safety/Diversified Products posted $189.9 million. Organic sales growth reached 5%, surpassing the 3.4% analyst estimate. Idex shares have declined 1% over the past month, compared to a 1.9% gain for the S&P 500.