Value Stream Team Leader (Aerospace)

Value Stream Team Leader (Aerospace)

Location : Elyria, OH, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Position Summary

Responsibility for leading the 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

Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned plant value stream.

Responsible for leading all aspects of the plant value stream 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

Meets with the Value Stream associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Leads the plant value stream 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 to 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; hold regular team meetings and assign team member tasks and coordinate support activities from departments outside of 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 the continuous smooth running of the value stream.

Encourages team to stop and fix problems in order 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 Stream Tracking Center.

Team Leader 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 in a related technical or business discipline.

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.

Serve 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.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.

Our competitive package includes :

Health and Wellbeing :

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.

Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.

Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.

Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.

Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth :

Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.

Retirement benefits : 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate vesting in addition to a 3% Retirement Income Account match per year (3 year vesting period).

Complimentary financial planning services available through EY.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility :

Generous paid time off plus up to 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.

We believe in the importance of work-life integration and support an optional 9 / 80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS).

Parental Leave : 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.

Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for marriage and birth.

Career Advancement and Education :

Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year through our Education Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility) :

Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits :

Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)

Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired.

Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

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

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