Value Stream Team Leader

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation • Mineral Wells, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a 1st shift value stream team leader to support the operations team for our Mineral Wells, Texas location. This position will be the main point of leadership contact for the second shift team across all departments. The successful candidate will have the responsibility for ensuring a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduce operating costs, inventory, and lead times through continuous improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Sufficient background in accounting, computer skills, manufacturing, human resources management and inventory control
• Demonstrated teamwork and team-building 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

• 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 Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees