Value Stream Team Leader; 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Responsibility for leading operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements under the direction of the Value Stream Manager the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day‑day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.

Direct reports: X; does not have direct reports. Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s). Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Value Stream Manager to include: associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.

• The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly.
• Leads the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, which include but are not limited to: supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts in the value stream.
• Assists the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level the workload.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements.
• Instills and maintains a positive team atmosphere in the Value Stream(s); holds regular team meetings and assigns team member tasks and coordinates support activities from departments outside of the team. Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
• Provides effective cross training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream. Encourages team to stop and fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.
• Works with the Value Stream Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Steam Tracking Center. Manages the Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment is developed to assure no problems are hidden.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ management or supervisory experience.
• Sufficient background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management and inventory control.
• Demonstrated teamwork and teambuilding skills. Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges. Serves as a model by promoting safety, new ideas and positive change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, offshore and transportation.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

McCook, NE

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