Production Lead

Parker Hannifin; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Lead to provide leadership in production, testing, material inventory management, and manpower distribution within the department. This role coordinates with VS Leads, SC personnel, and Quality staff, and includes staff training.

The position does not have direct reports and emphasizes strong safety and process discipline. The successful candidate will drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while maintaining a positive team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to solve problems.
• Experience in the value stream is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a high level of safety and a team-oriented environment.
• Schedule all work in the assigned production area in coordination with the VSM and Supply Chain personnel.
• Coordinate the training and 5S discipline within the assigned area.
• Facilitate tasks so that procedures, work instructions, routers, and forms are up to date and reflect current practices.
• Facilitate tasks so that all quality testing and documentation are followed and properly recorded.
• Facilitate tasks so that all materials and finished goods inventories are accurately managed and controlled.
• Assist in maintaining the team improvement board and support safety, quality, scrap, inventory, and on-time delivery improvements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld and barcode scanners

Basic computer skills

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin Corporation's Bioscience Business Unit focuses on the intersection of biological sciences and filtration technologies to address critical challenges in manufacturing processes. We bring decades of experience in the Food & Beverage, Microelectronics, Industrial & Chemical, and Biopharmaceutical industries where purity is a key component in our customer's final products.

Within our unique platform, we partner with Biopharmaceutical industry leaders to design bioprocess solutions which streamline production times and increase production volumes. Our engineering expertise in filtration, bioprocess containers, single use assemblies and sensors are integrated to create scalable and automated systems used across biotechnology upstream and downstream applications.

Parker Bioscience's success is built on a foundation of core company values but more importantly from our team members who play a vital role in our continued growth.

Join our team and make the world a safer place for generations to come through innovation focused on sustainable solutions.

Position Summary

Production Lead is a working lead and shall be responsible in providing overall leadership in areas of, but not limited to, production, testing, material inventory management, and manpower distribution within the department assigned.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
This position will provide instructions and guidance to all production employees in the assigned area. Responsibilities will also include coordination with other VS Leads, SC personnel, Quality personnel, and all other technical support resources. Responsibilities will also include training production staff. This position does not have direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a high level of safety and team-oriented working environment.
• Scheduling of all work in the assigned production area in coordination with the VSM and Supply Chain personnel.
• Coordinate the training and 5S discipline within the assigned area.
• Facilitate tasks so that all procedures, work instructions, routers, and forms are up to date and reflect current practices.
• Facilitate tasks so that all quality testing and documentation are followed and properly recorded.
• Facilitate tasks so that all material and finished goods inventories are accurately managed and controlled.
• Facilitate tasks so that all chemicals are handled and stored accordingly and in compliance with internal, local, state, and other regulatory requirements; this includes the handling and storage of hazardous waste.
• Assist manufacturing engineering resources in updating all procedures, work instructions, routers, and forms used in the assigned area.
• Assist in maintaining the team improvement board.
• Assist in making the necessary changes to drive improvements in safety, quality, scrap, inventory, productivity, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide leadership within the value stream.
• Set the right example regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and engagement.
• Represent the Value Stream in one of the 5 Parker Starpoint High-Performance Teams.

Qualifications

• Experience within the value stream is preferred but not required.
• Must have excellent verbal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and use data to solve problems.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED certification is required

Technical Depth and Breadth

• Basic computer skills.
• Operate handheld and barcode scanners
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Learn and maintains required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments.
• Able to work proficiently (at least 3/4 dot on Skills Matrix) in 75% of the cells in the value stream and perform the most complex processes.
• Technical troubleshooting with a high sense of independence.

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 help drive improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.
• Consistently open to change and new ideas.
• Application and knowledge of pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram and 10 Step Problem Solving

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills

• Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance.
• Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
• Builds and leverages strong relationships beyond the Quality department to accomplish team goals.

Communication/Contact with Others

• Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.
• Able to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.

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 at a time, based on business needs.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Rotate functions in cells as needed.
• Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (<20 lbs.) materials, occasional lifting to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $30/hr to $46/hr
• 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

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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.

(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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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.