Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Parker is seeking a skilled Operations Leader in our Mason, MI facility. This person will lead operations initiatives for a high-impact site supporting Parker Hose Products Division.

In this high visibility role, you will :

Position Summary :

Lead operation of one or more plant value streams supporting the 3rd shift operation in Mason, MI. Partners with the Value Stream Manager to implement the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, and reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvements.

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

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 including associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensuring rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates.

• The Value Stream Team Leader (Production Supervisor) will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating 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.

The Value Stream Team Leader will assist the Value Stream Manager in creating continuous product flow, utilizing pull systems, and leveling 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, assign team member tasks, and coordinate support activities from 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 ensure the continuous smooth running of the value stream.

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 the plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Steam Tracking Center.

In addition, the 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 ensure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 - 5 years’ management or supervisory experience.
• Sufficient background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resource management, and inventory control.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team-building 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.

About Parker Hannifin :

Key technology areas are aerospace, climate control, electromechanical, filtration, fluid, and gas handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, process control, sealing and shielding, and human motion.

Traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PH," Parker is strategically diversified, value-driven, and well-positioned for global growth as the industry consolidator and supplier of choice.

Parker Hose Products Division is the leading manufacturer of rigid and flexible hoses, assemblies, fittings, and crimping technology for the industrial and hydraulic hose markets.

Our division provides precision-engineered solutions for products, materials, and processes, with state-of-the-art development, testing, and performance technology.

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.

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Last updated : 2024-05-13