Value Stream Team Leader - OEM (Aerospace)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Ohio is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader to oversee one or more plant value streams, implement the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy, and drive safe, high-quality operations.

You will develop a qualified workforce, reduce costs and lead times through continuous improvements, coordinate across shifts, and ensure standard work and PDCA are used to achieve a world-class manufacturing flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant experience and leadership capability.
• 3-5 years' management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and regulatory contexts (FAA, safety).
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more plant value streams and drive continuous improvement.
• Implement Parker Lean system and Win Strategy for safety and quality.
• Oversee day-to-day activities to meet targets across shifts.
• Develop associates and manage performance and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

LEAN experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

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.
• Day Shift - OEM Business

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction

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• Responsible for developing and leading associates, 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 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. I
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline
• 4 or more years of directly related experience and demonstrated ability to perform in the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results
• 3-5 years' management or supervisory experience.
• Substantial practical knowledge and understanding of products, manufacturing processes, and/or specialty areas in quality or operations support, including applicable information systems and reports (e.g. MRP or other planning/execution systems). General knowledge of business and government regulations (e.g. manufacturing specifications, FAA, safety).
• 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.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.

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