Production Manager (2nd Shift)

About the role

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. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Value Stream associates regularly to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead plant value stream(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, including supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities, and coordination between all shifts.
• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work and processes are followed, implementing needed adjustments, and maintaining compliance with safety and 5S requirements.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere; hold regular team meetings, assign tasks, and coordinate support activities with other departments.
• Utilize PDCA 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 smooth running.
• Encourage the team to stop and fix problems to get quality right the first time.
• Work with the Value Stream Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Stream Tracking Center.
• Work with the Group Leader and Value Stream Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards.
• Develop a visually controlled environment to ensure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or