Production Supervisor - Value Stream Team Leader

Parker Hannifin; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Holly Springs, MS, seeks a Value Stream Team Leader to direct plant value streams, implement continuous improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and timely production. You will collaborate with multiple shifts, mentor associates, and drive cost reduction while upholding Parker's standards of excellence.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, a strong accounting/PC footprint, and LEAN experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher strongly preferred; high school diploma required.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, HR and inventory control.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• LEAN experience or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant value streams and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily operations across shifts and prioritize production.
• Develop and implement structured work and safety standards (5S).
• Foster a positive team environment with regular meetings.
• Use PDCA cycles to ensure results and cross-train team members.

Skills

Team leadership

LEAN / process improvement

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Join Parker's Filtration Group and be part of a global team driving innovative filtration solutions that protect people, equipment, and the environment across diverse industries. Experience a dynamic, collaborative culture where your ideas fuel progress and your work makes a meaningful impact on sustainability and technological excellence

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements plans 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 work force and reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversees day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations.

Scope/Supervision And Interaction

_X_ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Responsible for developing and leading associates, making employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s). Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Value Stream Manager to include associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Support and adhere to Parker's Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures and observe housekeeping guidelines. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed:

Essential Functions

• The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. The Team will reflect 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.
• The Value Stream Team Leader will assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level the workload.
• 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.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher is strongly preferred. High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 to 5 years of management or supervisory experience required. 5+ years of experience required in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate will be required to walk, talk, or hear. Will be required to stand, sit, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee will occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Normal weight to be lifted or moved is between 0 and 15 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… 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")

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