Value Stream Team Leader (1st Shift)

Parker Hannifin; Saint Marys Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader for its St. Marys, OH facility on first shift. You will lead one or more plant value streams, drive Parker Lean and Win Strategy, and oversee daily activities to meet performance goals.

You will develop standardized work, coach teams, promote safety and 5S, and collaborate across shifts to improve flow, quality, and customer service. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of supervisory experience are required.

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.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, and manufacturing priorities.
• Coordinate between all shifts to create continuous product flow, use pull systems and level workload.
• Ensure standardized work and processes are followed; implement needed adjustments and maintain safety and 5S compliance.
• Foster a positive team atmosphere; hold regular meetings and assign tasks; coordinate with other departments.
• Provide cross-training and backups to maintain smooth operation of value streams and empower the team to fix problems.
• Work with leadership to develop future state value stream maps and maintain Team Improvement Boards.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Teamwork

Communication skills

LEAN experience

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Value Stream Team Leader supporting our first shift operations within our St. Marys, OH facility. This role has responsibility for leading the operation of one or more plant value streams and having direct reports from those value streams. Implements under the direction of the Plant 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. This individual will oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.

What We're Expecting From You

• 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. 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 from 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 Plant 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.

Who We Are Looking For

• 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.

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

What We Offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit is at the center of our success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Open environment: we are excited to hear your ideas!
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.

If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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.

Closing Statement

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.