Lean Value Stream Leader — Teams, Process Improvement

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Baldwin Filters division is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader to operate one or more plant value streams and drive the Parker Lean system. You will ensure a safe, productive environment, lead a qualified workforce and deliver improvements in quality, costs and lead times.

Responsibilities include supervising associates, guiding daily operations across shifts, coordinating with departments, and utilizing PDCA to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

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 enthusiasm for 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 from departments outside of the team.
• Provide effective cross training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream.
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

LEAN experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Parker Hannifin Baldwin Filters division is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader to operate one or more plant value streams and drive the Parker Lean system. You will ensure a safe, productive environment, lead a qualified workforce and deliver improvements in quality, costs and lead times.

Responsibilities include supervising associates, guiding daily operations across shifts, coordinating with departments, and utilizing PDCA to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.