Value Stream Team Leader

Position Summary At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference. The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control - coupled with enterprise excellence - we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives. Position Summary: Responsibility for leading operation of a value stream. Implements under the direction of the Business Unit 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 daily activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations. Responsibilities: * Meet with the Value Stream associates regularly reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of 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 from departments outside of the team. * 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. * Maintain Team Improvement Boards. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree. * Demonstrated teamwork and teambuilding skills. * Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities. Benefit & Retirement Plans: * Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including: * Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. * 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay * Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay * Career development and tuition reimbursement * Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you. * Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. * Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. Conditions of Employment This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. 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. 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