Production Lead

Parker Hannifin•Oxnard, CA

14h

About The Position

The Production Lead is a working lead responsible for providing leadership in production, testing, material inventory management, and manpower distribution within the assigned department. The role provides instructions and guidance to production employees, coordinates with other value-stream leads and support teams, and trains production staff. It has no direct reports. The Production Lead promotes a safe, team-oriented working environment and coordinates scheduling, training, and 5S discipline. The role supports accurate procedures and records, quality testing and documentation, inventory control, and compliant handling and storage of chemicals and hazardous waste. It also contributes to improvement activities across safety, quality, scrap, inventory, productivity, and on-time delivery, and represents the value stream on a Parker Starpoint High-Performance Team. The role requires working proficiently across value-stream cells, including complex processes, and independently troubleshooting technical issues. The Production Lead works with team members and support groups to solve problems, facilitate meetings, communicate results, and support Lean, Kaizen, and other improvement efforts. The position involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, rotating between cell functions, and frequent handling of lightweight materials. Employees may need to alternate sitting and standing for more than eight hours based on business needs. Personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED certification.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to solve problems.
Basic computer skills and ability to operate handheld and barcode scanners.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Ability to learn and maintain required skills and proficiency, take on new assignments, and work proficiently (at least 3/4 dot on the Skills Matrix) in 75% of value-stream cells, including the most complex processes.
Technical troubleshooting ability with a high degree of independence.
Ability to work with team members and support groups to resolve problems and drive improvement activities.
Knowledge and application of Pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram, and 10 Step Problem Solving.
Dependable, prompt, and reliable, with good overall attendance.
Professional conduct and ability to treat coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
Ability to participate actively, gain cooperation and trust, deal with conflicts effectively, and build relationships beyond the Quality department.
Ability to communicate clearly, provide timely and accurate feedback, listen, and be receptive to feedback.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and reach; may need to alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours based on business needs.
Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to frequently lift or move lightweight materials under 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the value stream is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, instructions, and guidance to production employees in the assigned area; train production staff.
Coordinate with other value-stream leads, Supply Chain personnel, Quality personnel, and technical support resources.
Promote and maintain a safe, team-oriented working environment.
Schedule work in the assigned production area in coordination with the VSM and Supply Chain personnel.
Coordinate training and 5S discipline within the assigned area.
Facilitate updates to procedures, work instructions, routers, and forms so they reflect current practices; assist manufacturing engineering resources with these updates.
Ensure quality testing and documentation are followed and properly recorded.
Ensure material and finished-goods inventories are accurately managed and controlled.
Ensure chemicals and hazardous waste are handled and stored in compliance with internal and applicable regulatory requirements.
Assist in maintaining the team improvement board.
Help implement changes to improve safety, quality, scrap, inventory, productivity, and on-time delivery.
Set a positive example regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and engagement, and maintain a positive attitude while providing leadership within the value stream.
Represent the value stream on one of the Parker Starpoint High-Performance Teams.
Initiate contact with support groups to resolve problems and contribute to Lean, Kaizen, HPT, and TIB improvement activities.
Lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.
Rotate functions in cells as needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $30 to $46 per hour.
Participation in an annual incentive program.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability programs.
Adoption assistance.
Care.com membership.
Financial planning assistance.
Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs available at competitive rates.
Paid time off and company-paid holidays.