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Parker Hannifin

Value Stream Team Leader (3rd Shift)

Parker Hannifin, Mc Cook, Nebraska, United States, 69001

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Position Summary 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.

Scope / Supervision and Interaction Has Direct Reports: X. Does Not Have Direct Reports: ____

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.

Essential Functions

The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges to create 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.

Assists the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and level the workload.

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, assigns team member tasks and coordinates support activities from departments outside the team.

Utilizes PDCA in conjunction 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 continuous smooth operation; encourages the team to stop and fix problems 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. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications

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; ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities; able to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges; serves 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.

Additional Comments The essential functions have been provided as an example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities; it is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in‑plant & industrial equipment, off‑highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

Drug Tests / Drug‑Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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