Value Stream Team Leader (HPM)

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.

About the role

At Parker, in the Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Pump & Motor Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference. We have an exciting opening for a Value Stream Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead associates, including employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream(s).
• Lead all aspects of the plant value stream(s) under the direction of the Value Stream Manager, including associate development, team consensus for decision-making, rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.
• Meet with Value Stream associates regularly to reflect on problems, solutions, and challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead daily operations and continuous improvements in supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities, and coordination between all shifts in the value stream.
• Assist the Value Stream Manager in creating continuous product flow, utilizing pull systems, and leveling the workload.
• Ensure standardized work and processes are followed, adjustments are implemented, and the area complies with safety and 5S requirements to create a basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment.
• Maintain a positive team atmosphere in the Value Stream(s); hold regular team meetings, assign tasks, and coordinate support activities from outside departments.
• Utilize PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) 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 ensure smooth operations.
• Encourage the team to stop and fix problems to achieve quality 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.
• Maintain Team Improvement Boards with the Group Leader and Value Stream Team to develop a visually controlled environment where no problems are hidden.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years’ management or supervisory experience.
• Sufficient background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated teamwork and teambuilding skills, with the ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Ability to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges, serving as a 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.

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

Benefits

• Solid employer with over 100 years of market presence.
• Collaborative and empowered work environment where team spirit drives success.
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Open environment where ideas are welcomed and valued.
• Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain top talent.