Warehouse/Assembly Team Leader - 1st Shift

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker's engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world's greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and supporting daily operations of the warehouse and assembly areas.

* Understand customer requirements and prioritize resources to meet customer requirements
* Communicate with customer services using various mediums/tools (i.e., phone, email, etc.)
* Ensure product is ready for shipment by maintaining shipping / assembly supplies, and placing orders timely and accurately (i.e., boxes, packing material, tape, etc.)
* Coordinate inventory transfer and shipment to other Alabama Parker facilities
* Maintain and update data using mainframe (MSS) computer system (Check inventory, make inventory adjustments, open consolidations, upload shipping information, etc.)
* Operate mainframe printer to make ATO's (Assemble to Order instructions)
* Utilize and trouble-shoot finished goods receipt (FGR) process
* Plan, delegate, and assignment of work to team members
* Train and develop team members
* Lead and facilitate HPT meetings and engage employees in the improvement process
* Lead continuous improvement efforts and update team improvement boards
* Open and close plant as required (weekends)
* Cover as the Coach as and when required
* All other duties as assigned

Education, Credentials and Previous Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalency
* A minimum of 1 year work experience in a warehousing environment

Technical Depth and Breadth:

* Basic knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft excel and other business applications (MSS) and planning tools.
* Basic knowledge of inventory and inventory reconciliation process.
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and measuring tools, Kanban system a plus

Physical and Mental Demand:

With or without reasonable accommodation:

* Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time (8 - 10 hours per day).
* Frequently required to work around and/or visit manufacturing operations exposed to noise, fumes, heavy machinery, and other shop-related hazards.
* Lifting and stacking up to 26 lbs.
* Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.

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")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

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.