Value Stream Team Leader

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.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction

Has Direct Reports / Does Not Have Direct Reports

Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of the assigned plant value stream(s). Oversees all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Value Stream Manager, including associate development, team consensus decisions, rapid implementation of decisions, budget adherence, 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 to create a culture of continuous improvement.

Leads the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts.

Assists the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems, and level the workload.

Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work and processes are followed, necessary adjustments are implemented, and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements.

Instills and maintains a positive team atmosphere, holds regular team meetings, assigns tasks, and coordinates support activities from other departments.

Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.

Provides effective cross‑training for Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream. Encourages the team to stop and fix problems to get quality right the first time.

Works 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. Also works with the Group Leader and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. Maintains a visually controlled environment to assure no problems are hidden.

• 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 team‑building skills. Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities, creating and maintaining enthusiasm for challenges. Serves as a 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.

The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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…