Value Stream Team Leader

Position Summary:Responsibility for leading operation of Part 145 Repair Station as FAA Accountable Manager. Implements under the direction of the Site Leader 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. Responsible for ensuring that policies, plans, standards, and requirements are met at the facility for all key metrics with a deep understanding of all FARs related to Part 145.Essential Functions:Oversees the effectiveness and integrity of the Repair Station Manual, Repair Station Quality Manual, Repair Station Training Manual, Repair Station Roster and other Repair Station Quality Management System documents.Assures customer, FAA, EASA, CAAC, CAA, and DOT compliance. Supports customer and regulatory audits as primary point-of-contact.The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Repair Station associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.Leads the Repair Station 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 Site Leader to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level 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 Repair Station; hold regular team meetings and assign team member tasks and coordinate support activities form departments outside of the team. Utilize PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.Provide effective cross training for Repair Station associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the Repair Station. Encourage team to stop and fix problems to get quality right the first time.Work with the Site Leader 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 Repair Station Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.Qualifications:Education and experience at a professional level typically acquired through a B.A. /B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline, and four or more years of directly related experience and demonstrated ability to perform in the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.Substantial practical knowledge and understanding of products, manufacturing processes, and/or specialty areas in quality or operations support, including applicable information systems and reports (e.g. MRP or other planning/execution systems). General knowledge of business and government regulations (e.g. manufacturing specifications, FAA, safety).Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Salary : $150,000