James Karn
Value Stream Team Leader @Parker Hannifin
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WORK HISTORY
Value Stream Team Leader @Parker Hannifin
Responsible for leading the operation of one or more plant value streams. Implements plans under the direction of the Value Stream Manager, the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified work force and reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversees day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations- The Value Stream Team Leader will meet with the Value Stream associates regularly. The Team will reflect 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- 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- 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 assure no problems are hidden.
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES KARN
With over fifteen years of experience in supply chain and operations management, I am a…
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