Value Stream Team Leader - 3rd Shift

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Responsibility for leading operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy under the direction of the Value Stream Manager 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.

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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 to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement. Leads the plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, covering supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts.
• Creates 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.
• Instills and maintains a positive team atmosphere in the Value Stream(s); holds regular team meetings and assigns team member tasks and coordinates support activities from departments outside of the team. Utilizes PDCA 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 in order 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. Works with the Group Leader and the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. Develops a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Sufficient background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management and inventory control.
• Demonstrated teamwork and teambuilding skills; able to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities; creates and maintains enthusiasm for challenges; models safety, new ideas and positive change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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• Full‑time

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