Value Stream Team Leader

Overview Org Marketing Statement At Parker Hannifin's Bioscience & Water Filtration Division, we provide reliable clean water solutions using advanced reverse osmosis technology. Our Water makers filter, purify, discharge, recapture, and reuse industrial, process, and sea water to meet the highest standards. At Parker Hannifin's Bioscience & Water Filtration Division, we provide reliable clean water solutions using advanced reverse osmosis technology. Our Water makers filter, purify, discharge, recapture, and reuse industrial, process, and sea water to meet the highest standards. Our Expertise With over 40 years of experience, we serve diverse sectors including: Commercial Marine Off-Shore Oil & Gas Leisure Marine Clean Technology Disaster Recovery Our renowned brands, such as Offshore Marine Labs, Village Marine, Sea Recovery, and Horizon Reverse Osmosis, showcase our industry-leading capabilities. Why Join Us? Innovative Technology: Work with cutting-edge water purification solutions. Diverse Projects: Engage in various industries from defense to disaster recovery. Professional Growth: Enjoy a culture of continuous learning and development. Meaningful Impact: Help ensure access to clean water globally. Be Part of Our Mission Join us in making the world safer for future generations through sustainable water purification solutions. Position Summary Responsibility for leading operations Marine and Shipping & Receiving 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. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations. Scope / Supervision and Interaction Has Direct Reports / Does Not Have Direct Reports: Responsible for developing and leading team members, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value streams. Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value streams under the direction of the Plant Manager to include team member development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to team members and performance assessment of Group Leads and team members. Responsibilities Key Accountabilities: Leads the plant value streams in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between shifts. The Value Stream Team Leader will assist the Plant Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and level the workload. Establishes continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work and processes are followed, adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements. Instills and maintains a positive team atmosphere in the Value Stream(s); holds regular team meetings and assigns team member tasks and coordinates support activities from departments outside the team. Utilizes PDCA with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results. Provides effective cross-training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure continuous smooth operation. Encourages the team to stop and fix problems to get quality right the first time. Works with the Plant Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manages plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Steam Tracking Center. Maintains Team Improvement Boards with Group Leader and Value Stream Team. Develop a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden. Supervises all modes of transportation (truck, rail, airplane, sea) to ensure cost-efficient and customer-sensitive methods are utilized following established corporate Logistics programs. Participates with management to resolve shipping and receiving delays and manage costs from unpredictable conditions. Assists with, or independently, interviews, selects and negotiates local transportation supplier activity for pricing, strategic timing of material handling, shipping container/packaging, processing of damage claims and international transportation handling. Position may directly or indirectly manage outbound warehousing/distribution network logistics or supplier inbound inventory logistics. Collaborates with management to determine the most cost-efficient utilization of production resources for on-time delivery and overall cost minimization. Qualifications Education, Credentials And Previous Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 3-5 years’ management or supervisory experience. Bilingual in Spanish Required. 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. Ability to promote safety, new ideas and positive change. Good written and verbal communication skills. Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred. Problem Solving And Analytical Skills In coordination with team members, initiate contact with other support groups to resolve problems. Apply structured problem-solving skills to drive improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings. Provide suggestions for improvement. Open to change and new ideas. Application and knowledge of pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram and 10 Step Problem Solving. Physical And Mental Demands With or without reasonable accommodation: Required to sit, stand, bend & reach. May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours based on business needs. Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight ( Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary. Able to work in a non-air-conditioned plant year-round. Conditions of Employment Export controls and citizenship eligibility requirements. This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Competitive Compensation Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Pay Range: $83,250 to $132,150 annually Participation in Annual Incentive Program Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker Offers Competitive Benefit Programs 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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination Drug Tests Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Parker Hannifin