Value Stream Team Leader - 3rd Shift

Parker Hannifin • Mansfield, TX

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 team-building 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

• Leading operation of one or more plant value streams.
• Implementing the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy.
• Ensuring a safe work environment.
• Driving quality improvements.
• Providing premier customer service.
• Developing a qualified workforce.
• Reducing operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements.
• Overseeing day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.
• Developing and leading associates.
• Making employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s).
• Leading 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.
• Meeting with Value Stream associates regularly to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges.
• Leading daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts.
• Assisting the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and level the workload.
• Creating 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.
• Instilling and maintaining a positive team atmosphere.
• Holding regular team meetings and assigning team member tasks.
• Coordinating support activities from departments outside of the team.
• Utilizing PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards.
• Providing effective cross training for Value Stream associates and backups.
• Encouraging the team to stop and fix problems to get quality right the first time.
• Working with the Value Stream Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it.
• Maintaining Team Improvement Boards with the Group Leader and Value Stream Team.
• Developing a visually controlled environment 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• A Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• 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: Manager