Value Stream Team Leader - 1st Shift

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

We have an exciting opening for a Value Stream Team Leader in Machesney, Park, IL. This position manages and is accountable for the contract performance for divisional programs or a set of related projects to achieve programmatic business objectives throughout the program lifecycle. The role serves as the customer advocate and ensures effective program management processes, schedule, cost, resources, risk, project change management, and commitments to customers are met.

The role reports to the General Manager and is part of the division staff.

• Develop and lead associates, making employment decisions and performance assessments for an assigned plant value stream(s). Lead all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Plant Manager, including associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, rapid implementation, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates, and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.
• Meet with Value Stream associates regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating 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.
• Create a basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work and processes are followed, necessary adjustments are implemented, and the area complies with safety and 5S requirements.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere, hold regular team meetings, assign tasks and coordinate support activities from outside departments. Utilize PDCA and Tracking Centers/Team Improvement Boards 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 teams to stop‑and‑fix problems to get quality right the first time.
• Work with the Plant Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage plans to achieve it, as documented in the Value Stream Tracking Center. Maintain Team Improvement Boards and a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

• 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 teambuilding skills; ability to develop individual and team capabilities and promote safety, new ideas, and positive change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

• Pay Range: $76,350 to $127,400 annually.
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company‑provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, adoption assistance,  membership, and financial planning assistance.
• Supplementary benefits: identity protection, legal protection, pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons. However, U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import & export regulations.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, all applicants will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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