Position SummaryJob Title: Value Stream Team Leader
Exempt or Non-Exempt:Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY Responsibility for leading operation of hose value stream. Implements under the direction of 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. Oversee 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, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream. Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value stream under the direction of the Plant 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 Floor Leads and associates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Meets with Value Stream associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.
Leads the plant value stream 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 Plant 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; 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 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 Floor Lead and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.
QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline or equivalent required. Professional level experience of six or more years and demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Aerospace experience preferred. Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of products, manufacturing processes and technology, information systems, and/or specialty areas, and general business practices.
Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices. Effectively applies lean initiatives.
Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
Interprets reports and uses job specific software applications. Able to use employee self-service systems to access on-line information and use specialized automated systems (i.e., PMR, TORS, e-mail).
Effectively demonstrates team member competencies and participates in goal setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance, and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Conditions of Employment This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule Competitive Compensation- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional 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.
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
