Value Stream Team Leader

Seeking a 2nd shift (1:00 pm - 10:00 pm) value stream team leader to support the operations team for our Mineral Wells, Texas location. This position will be the main point of leadership contact for the second shift team across all departments.

The successful candidate will have the responsibility for ensuring a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduce operating costs, inventory, and lead times through continuous improvements.

• 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 form 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. In addition, the Team Leader works with the Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Sufficient background in accounting, computer skills, manufacturing, human resources management and inventory control
• Demonstrated teamwork and team-building skills. Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred

Thank you for your interest in Parker Hannifin and the IPF Division! A member of our recruitment team will contact you should you meet the requirements of the position. #IPFDivision

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