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Join a Fortune 500 company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. At Parker, we empower our Team Members to drive change, foster teamwork, and deliver superior products and services to our customers worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Value Stream Team Leader, you will lead hourly Team Members in daily operations and continuous improvement efforts within one or more manufacturing value streams. Partnering closely with the Value Stream Manager, you will implement Lean manufacturing principles to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment. Your leadership will be vital in developing a skilled workforce, optimizing processes, and achieving operational goals that align with our strategic priorities.
Responsibilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead and influence teams to achieve operational and continuous improvement goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Firsthand experience with Lean manufacturing principles and leading Lean teams.
• Solid understanding of accounting, inventory control, and production planning systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build teamwork, assess skills, and develop employees.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and fostering a continuous improvement culture.
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.
  (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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  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

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and employee empowerment by enforcing standardized work, 5S principles, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and oversee daily production operations across assigned value stream(s), including coordination between shifts and collaboration with supply chain and production control teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools and methodologies (e.g., PDCA cycles, pull systems, leveling workloads) to reduce costs, lead times, and inventory.
• Develop, coach, and mentor Team Members and their Leads to build a qualified, engaged, and high-performing team.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share solutions, and promote open communication.
• Utilize visual management tools such as Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to monitor performance and ensure transparency.
• Support the Value Stream Manager in budget preparation, adherence, and strategic planning for continuous operational improvements.
• Ensure cross-training of Team Members to maintain operational flexibility and uninterrupted workflow.
• Promote a positive work environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and “right-first time” quality standards.
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