Position Summary
Responsibility for leading operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements 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.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for the Value Stream which includes labor costs, margin opportunities and productivity.
· Responsible for implementation of Parker Operating Protocol (POP) pertinent to the Value Stream and associated manufacturing strategies.
· Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
· Lead all lean programs (included but not limited to) Parker Lean System, Win Strategy, HPT and Kaizen across the MRO related site operations.
· Meeting group annual improvement plan via lean tools for TAT (turnaround time), gate performance , and LISC (line item ship complete)
· 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 departments in the Value Stream.
· The Value Stream Manager will create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level the workload.
· Utilizing kaizen, the Value Stream Manager will support Team Members to reflect on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of problem solving and continuous improvement.
· 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 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 Value Stream associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream. Encourage team to stop and fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.
· Develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Steam Tracking Center. In addition, 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.
Conditions of Employment
· Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with 5 to 7 years of experiences of management or supervisory experiences.
· 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 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.
