Value Stream Team Leader; Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Value Stream Team Leader (Production Supervisor) – 1st Shift

Location:

United States – Enumclaw, WA

• Lead the operation of one or more plant value streams, implementing the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, and reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance expectations.
• Meet with Value Stream associates regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities, and coordination among all shifts.
• Assist the Value Stream Manager in establishing continuous product flow, utilizing pull systems, and leveling workloads.
• Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, implement needed adjustments, and maintain compliance with safety and 5S requirements.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere by holding regular team meetings, assigning tasks, and coordinating support activities across departments.
• Utilize PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to achieve results.
• Provide effective cross‑training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to maintain smooth operation of the value stream.
• Encourage the team to stop and fix problems to achieve quality right the first time.
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to develop the future‑state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it, as documented in the Tracking Center.
• Maintain Team Improvement Boards and develop a visual control environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team‑building skills; ability to assess, develop, and maintain individual and team capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.
• Ability to promote safety, new ideas, and positive change within the team.
• Must meet U.S. export compliance and U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company‑provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance,  membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost to the employee.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.

• Pay range:  83,250 to  132,150 annually.
• Participation in annual incentive program.

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