Production Manager (2nd Shift)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; West Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Pennsylvania seeks a Value Stream Team Leader for the second shift (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM). You will steer daily operations across plant value streams, lead continuous improvement, ensure safety, and optimize costs, inventories and lead times through PDCA and 5S practices.

You will develop a capable workforce, coordinate cross-functional activities, and drive premier customer service within a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing and inventory control.
• Experience with LEAN teams or LEAN principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and improvements.
• Ensure safe work environment and adherence to 5S and standard work.
• Coordinate supply chain, production control, and shift alignment.
• Foster teamwork and continuous improvement culture.
• Develop future state value stream maps and tracking centers.
• Provide cross-training and empower team members to solve problems.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Hannifin's Hydraulic & Aerospace Filtration Division (HAFD), we specialize in manufacturing high-quality products that filter, purify, and provide positive protection against contamination. Our solutions deliver predictable reliability for hydraulic, lubrication, fuel and air systems and components. Parker HAFD offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid filtering products. We are proud to be a leader in the filtration industry, committed to premier quality standards supported by state-of-the-art engineering, advanced prototyping capabilities, and a cutting-edge test laboratory. The products, systems, and services we provide deliver meaningful benefits to our valued customers across key markets including Industrial, Mobile, Natural Resources, Power Generation, and Transportation. Our solutions enhance system fluid longevity, protect critical system components, reduce environmental impact, promote safety, and ensure the long-term health and reliability of essential capital assets.

Our Expertise

• On-Board Filtration Solutions for Military and Commercial Aerospace Applications
• Clean Diesel and Aviation Fuel Filtration Solutions
• Large Engine Filtration Solutions (Locomotive Engines)
• Off-Road Machinery (Construction, Agricultural, and Material Handling)
• Power Generation (On-shore and Off-Shore Oil & Gas)

Why Join Us?

• Engage with cutting-edge filtration solutions that drive innovation and reliability.
• Collaborate on advanced filtration technologies designed to protect and enhance system performance.
• Be part of a team developing state-of-the‑art filtration solutions for critical applications.
• Work alongside experts utilizing the latest filtration innovations to deliver superior system protection.
• Contribute to pioneering filtration solutions that set industry standards for quality and efficiency.

Be Part of Our Mission

Join us in making the world safer for future generations through sustainable filtration and purification solutions.

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 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.

This second-shift position follows a standard schedule of 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

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 form 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 Tracking Center. In addition, the Team Leader works with the Group Leader and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 3- 5 years' management or supervisory experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive 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

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.