Team Leader - VLS 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin•Hudson, NH

16h

About The Position

Parker Chomerics, part of Parker Hannifin, develops and manufactures products including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics. The Team Leader reports to the Production Supervisor and assists in managing and improving safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale in the production area. The role motivates and empowers team members through coaching and development, and supports the Corporate WIN Strategy and Parker Lean System. This position works the third shift, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The Team Leader guides daily production across assigned areas and value streams, including Slitting, Die Cutting, Milling, Laminating, and Chemical. The role coordinates with planners and other functions to meet customer requirements, supports new-product introductions and complex troubleshooting, and leads improvement, safety, and 5S activities. Work may involve hazardous chemicals, clean room and painting environments, material handling, and exposure to milling and plating operations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required.
GED or high school diploma required.
At least 4 years of manufacturing experience required.
Ability to guide and lead a team of dotted-line reports to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to use a power pallet jack and hoists/cranes.
Effective attention to detail and verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Comfort working daily with highly hazardous chemicals; special certifications or licensing may be required.
Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
Experience mentoring and leading others in a lean manufacturing process.
Forklift certification or experience.
Advanced math, reading, writing, and computer skills, including multiplication, ratios/fractions, Microsoft Office, and computational/process-monitoring software.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned staff areas in daily production activities to meet customer demand and satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and rules.
Review key analytics, provide performance feedback, identify issues or concerns, and advise on problem-solving in coordination with senior leadership.
Guide daily documentation flow and ensure reporting metrics are accurate and submitted on time.
Delegate advanced work orders and blueprints to team members for preparing, processing, and inspecting parts.
Perform machine setup operations and elevated machine maintenance and cleaning.
Package complex products and materials appropriately to complete workflow for other areas.
Work cross-functionally to lead business needs in Slitting, Die Cutting, Milling, Laminating, and Chemical Value Streams.
Work closely with planners to meet customer requirements.
Support process engineering in introducing new products into the manufacturing process.
Perform complex troubleshooting and coordinate communication between departments to resolve issues.
Lead company LEAN and High-Performance team objectives through training and ownership of team improvement board information and/or Starpoints, including engagement.
Lead the Safety and 5S programs and use appropriate PPE in designated work areas.
Motivate, coach, and develop team members and guide dotted-line reports in meeting time-sensitive deadlines.