Value Stream Team Leader (Production Supervisor) 1st Shift

Parker • Kearney, NE

75d

About The Position

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers' engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry's broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs. Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide: On-Highway (Heavy Duty) On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty) Construction Agricultural Oil & Gas Mining & Power Generation Marine. 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 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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Value Stream associates regularly to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts.
• Assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and level the workload.
• Ensure 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; hold regular team meetings and assign team member tasks.
• 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.
• Encourage the team to stop and fix problems to ensure quality is 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.
• Maintain Team Improvement Boards and develop a visually controlled environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance 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 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 and financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree