Value Stream Team Leader (Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift)

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation is hiring a Value Stream Team Leader in Kearney, NE. This role involves leading the production supervisor team, ensuring quality improvements, and developing the workforce under the Parker Lean system.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include 401(k) matching and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Background in manufacturing and inventory control.
• Experience with leading LEAN teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant value stream operations and continuous improvements.
• Assist Value Stream Manager in creating product flow.
• Coordinate tasks and support activities with other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

LEAN Methodology

Management Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PC Skills

Job description

Value Stream Team Leader (Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift)

Group: Filtration Group N. America | Division: Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM) | Location: USA_Kearney, NE EMA | Job Family: Manufacturing and Production | Job Type: Regular | Job ID: 63765

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. Oversees day‑to‑day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations. 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 including 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.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with Value Stream associates, reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges to create a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts in the value stream.
• Assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and level the workload.
• Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, adjust needed processes, and maintain compliance with safety and 5S requirements.
• Maintain a positive team atmosphere, hold regular team meetings, assign tasks and coordinate support activities with other departments; use PDCA and Tracking Centers to ensure results.
• Provide cross training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure continuous smooth running of the value stream; encourage stopping and fixing problems to get quality right the first time.
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to develop future state value stream map and manage plans to achieve it; maintain Team Improvement Boards and a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Creates and maintains enthusiasm for challenges.
• Model promotes safety, new ideas and positive change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

Benefits and Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary 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.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 company‑paid holidays.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.