Value Stream Lead - Precision Manufacturing & Lean

Parker Electromechanical; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 680,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Electromechanical in Mexico is seeking a Value Stream Leader to drive daily operations for a hydraulic valve product line. You will lead cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, while developing talent and sustaining continuous improvement.

This role requires deep manufacturing expertise and a hands-on leadership style. As backup to the Value Stream Manager, you will coordinate resources, manage performance metrics, and support capacity planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• +6 years in a similar role or related field
• Experience with hydraulic valve products, fluid power, or precision manufacturing preferred
• Manufacturing/operations leadership in high-mix, precision environments
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, testing, quality controls, and material flow
• Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies
• Proven ability to lead, coach, set priorities, and drive accountability
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency with standard business software and ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting with focus on safety, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises labor to execute the production plan on time.
• Ensure compliance with Parker's Supervisor Manual and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, high-performance work environment.
• Owns day-by-day boards and daily management activities for the value stream.
• Leads and improves KPIs: safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, inventory, cost.
• Applies Parker Lean System tools: standard work, value-stream mapping, kaizen, 5S, root-cause analysis.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functions.
• Supports capacity, labor planning, scheduling, inventory control, and resource allocation.
• Drives containment, corrective and preventive actions for quality concerns.
• Develops cross-functional skill matrices and participates in hiring and development.
• Supports new product introductions, transfers, process changes, and capital projects.
• Acts as Value Stream Manager when needed and represents the organization in meetings.
• Ensures compliance with quality systems, customer requirements, and Parker policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

ERP/MRP experience

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parker Electromechanical in Mexico is seeking a Value Stream Leader to drive daily operations for a hydraulic valve product line. You will lead cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives, while developing talent and sustaining continuous improvement.

This role requires deep manufacturing expertise and a hands-on leadership style. As backup to the Value Stream Manager, you will coordinate resources, manage performance metrics, and support capacity planning and