Value Stream Team Leader - 2nd shift

Parker Hannifin•Jeffersonville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 Value Stream 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 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. In addition, the 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.

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.
Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges.
Serve as a model by promoting safety, new ideas and positive change.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operation of one or more plant value streams.
Implement the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy.
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.
Develop and lead associates, make employment decisions and conduct performance assessments.
Lead all aspects of the plant value stream(s) including 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.
Meet with Value Stream associates regularly to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Lead daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts.
Assist in creating continuous product flow, utilizing pull systems and leveling the workload.
Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring 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, assign team member tasks, and coordinate support activities from outside departments.
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 plans to achieve it.
Maintain Team Improvement Boards with the Group Leader and Value Stream Team.
Develop a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

Benefits

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies.
For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.
With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.
Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal.
We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.
Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged.
This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.
By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.
As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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