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Parker Hannifin · 1 hour ago

Value Stream Team Leader (Aerospace)

Elyria, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Parker Aerospace develops technologies for sustainable aviation and is seeking a Value Stream Team Leader to oversee plant operations. The role involves leading continuous improvements, managing plant value streams, and fostering a culture of teamwork and empowerment among associates.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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 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

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

LEAN managementContinuous improvementTeam leadershipManufacturing experienceHuman resource managementEnthusiasm for challengesCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related technical or business discipline

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

Preferred

Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.

Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

Retirement benefits: 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match per year (3 year vesting period).

Complimentary financial planning services available through EY

Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year’s.

We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for marriage and birth.

Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year through our Education Reimbursement program.

Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired

Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.