Responsibilities
Are you ready to shape a brighter future?
At Parker, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.
We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That’s why we’re seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.
Position Summary
We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Value Stream Champion to manage day-to-day operations within a busy assembly value stream. This role is ideal for someone who can lead and engage teams, drive performance through data, and support a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
What you will be doing
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Managing the team on a day-to-day basis, including engagement, employee relations, development, and performance reviews.
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Ensuring products are assembled to excellent quality standards in a safe working environment while meeting defined output levels and customer service expectations.
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Leading daily operational management through start-of-shift meetings, area reviews, and day-by-the-hour monitoring.
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Using data to make informed decisions and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance.
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Applying Lean tools, including 10-step problem solving and A3 thinking, to resolve issues and support continuous improvement across the value stream.
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Taking ownership of corrective actions and ensuring issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
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Developing, owning, and executing process controls to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
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Managing change effectively across both team activities and production processes.
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Supporting and empowering High-Performance Teams to improve engagement, accountability, and results.
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Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, including maintaining up-to-date audits and documentation.
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Working with the Value Stream Manager and Planning team to develop and implement capacity plans that support customer demand in a cost-effective way.
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Directing and coordinating staffing resources to meet productivity and output targets.
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Developing and training team members on standard work instructions, risk assessments, and best practice processes.
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Promoting employee engagement through High-Performance Team culture, Engagement Survey action plans, and sharing best practices with colleagues.
What we are looking for
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Previous leadership experience within a production or manufacturing environment.
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Proven ability to build effective teams, improve engagement, and support employee development.
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A continuous improvement mindset with practical knowledge of problem-solving tools and Lean principles.
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Strong understanding of key production metrics and how to use them to drive performance.
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Ability to make data-driven decisions through effective analysis.
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Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
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A proactive, accountable approach with the ability to take ownership of issues and follow through on corrective actions.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Ideally, you will also have
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A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification, ideally with a business, manufacturing, or engineering focus.
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Awareness of employment law and health and safety legislation.
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Experience supporting High-Performance Teams or similar employee engagement frameworks.
What we offer
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Attractive compensation packages designed to hire and retain the best talents in the industry.
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Pension: Employee contribution between 3% and 7% with Parker then contributing between 6% and 10%.
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays increasing with length of service
- Other benefits include. PMI single cover, Death in service (4x salary), Company Sick Pay (based on length of service), Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing initiatives.
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Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
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Career growth and opportunities: we hire from within!
If you don’t find yourself in all points, apply anyway, because nobody is perfect and you can learn a lot with us!
Have we sparked your interest?
Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible - we look forward to getting to know you. Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter directly online by 04/09/2026.
EMEA Business Descr
Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. The Instrumentation Group EMEA is a strategic business Group within PHEMEA. Instrumentation Products Division EMEA (IPDE) is a key service provider to PHEMEA.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.
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