Value Stream Team Leader (Aerospace)

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation•Elyria, OH

39d

About The Position

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. 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-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline
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.
Serve as 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.
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.
The Value Stream Team Leader will assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level the workload.
Create 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.
Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere in the Value Stream(s); hold regular team meetings and assign team member tasks and coordinate support activities form departments outside of the team.
Utilize PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
Provide effective cross training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream.
Encourage team to stop and fix problems in order to get 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 Value Steam Tracking Center.
Team Leader works with the Group Leader and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.

Benefits

Our benefits start on day 1 of employment!
We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.
Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match per year (3 year vesting period).
Complimentary financial planning services available through EY
Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).
Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for marriage and birth.
Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year through our Education Reimbursement program.
Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.
Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired
Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.