2nd Shift Supervisor (Value Stream Team Leader)

Parker Hannifin•Red Oak, IA

About The Position

The 2nd Shift Supervisor, also referred to as the Value Stream Team Leader, leads the operation of one or more plant value streams under the direction of the Value Stream Manager. The role implements the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to support a safe work environment, quality improvement, customer service, workforce development, and reductions in operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvement. The Supervisor oversees day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations and has direct reports. The position is responsible for developing and leading associates, making employment decisions, conducting performance assessments, and overseeing value stream activities including associate development, team-based decision-making, budget development and adherence, and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates. The Supervisor leads daily operations and continuous improvement across areas such as supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities, and coordination between shifts. Working with the Value Stream Manager, the Supervisor supports continuous product flow, pull systems, workload leveling, future-state value stream mapping, and plans tracked through the Value Stream Tracking Center. The role promotes standardized work, safety and 5S compliance, employee empowerment, problem-solving, cross-training, and a positive team atmosphere. It uses PDCA, Tracking Centers, and Team Improvement Boards to monitor results and maintain a visually controlled work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
Sufficient background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management, and inventory control.
Demonstrated teamwork and team-building skills.
Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities.
Ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges.
Ability to serve as a model by promoting safety, new ideas, and positive change.
Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the operation of one or more plant value streams and oversee day-to-day activities to meet performance expectations.
Implement the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy under the direction of the Value Stream Manager.
Develop and lead associates, make employment decisions, and conduct performance assessments.
Lead value stream activities including associate development, team consensus in decision-making, rapid implementation of decisions, and budget development and adherence.
Lead daily operations and continuous improvement involving supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities, and coordination between shifts.
Meet regularly with value stream associates to reflect on problems, solutions, and challenges and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Assist the Value Stream Manager in creating continuous product flow, using pull systems, and leveling workload.
Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented, and the area meets safety and 5S requirements.
Maintain a positive team atmosphere, hold regular team meetings, assign team tasks, and coordinate support activities from outside departments.
Use PDCA, Tracking Centers, and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
Provide effective cross-training for value stream associates and backups from other value streams.
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 plans documented in the Value Stream Tracking Center.
Work with the Group Leader and Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards and develop a visually controlled environment where problems are visible.