Value Stream Team Leader

Position Summary


Position Summary:
Responsibility for leading operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements under the direction of the Value Stream Manager the Parker Lean systemand Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduceoperating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annualexpectations.
Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:
_X_ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports
Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s). Responsible forleading all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Value Stream Manager to include: associate development, utilization of team consensus toevaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performanceassessment of Group Leaders and associates.
Essential Functions:
The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a cultureof 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 createcontinuous 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 areimplemented 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 activitiesform 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 TrackingCenter. In addition, the Team Leader works with the Group Leader and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlledenvironment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.
Qualifications:
-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 enthusiasmfor challenges. Serve as model by promoting safety, new ideas and positive change.
-Good written and verbal communication skills.
-Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule


Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: \$63700 to \$106200 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity


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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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