Value Stream Team Leader - 1st Shift

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation•Machesney Park, IL

42d•$76,350 - $127,400

About The Position

Are you ready to shape a brighter future? In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Valve Systems Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference. We have an exciting opening for a Value Stream Team Leader in Machesney Park, IL. This position manages operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements under the direction of the Plant 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. Oversees day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor' 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 access 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

Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s). Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Plant Manager to include associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.
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 Plant Manager to create a 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), hole regular team meetings and assign team members tasks and coordinate support activities from 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 to get quality right the first time.
Work with the Plant Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Stream Tracking Center. In addition, the Value Stream 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

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
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.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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