Job Description

Responsible for leading the operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements plans under the direction of the Value Stream Manager, the Parker Lean System and Win Strategy. Ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified work force, reduce operating & inventory costs, and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversees day-to-day activities to meet daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations. 

Responsible for developing and leading associates, making employment decisions & performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s). 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, budge development & adherence, and employment decisions related to associated & performance assessment. 

The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. The team will 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, 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. Also 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, 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 Stream Tracking Center. In addition, the Value Stream Team Leader works with the leadership team members to maintain the Team improvement boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden. 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

3 to 5 years of 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 & team skills. 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.

Experience with Lean teams or leading Lean teams is preferred.