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Parker-Hannifin · Red Oak, IA

# 3rd Shift Production Lead

RED OAK, IA, United States Full-time Manager or lead Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Parker-Hannifin’s official careers site. Posted October 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Parker-Hannifin’s careers site →](https://parkercareers.ttcportals.com/jobs/18310134-3rd-shift-production-lead)

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## Job description

### Position Summary

The purpose of the Lead is to assist the Value Stream Team Leaders and/or Managers with the daily activities of their shift. They will help assure that their shift is functioning at the highest levels possible and help communicate the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements and expectations of the production Value Streams. The Leader will be involved in most of the aspects of running the operations of the shift they are assigned.

They will be involved with safety, communications, training, and development, lean, (HPT) high performance teams, tracking and audits, continuous improvement efforts and scheduling the flow of products through the area. They will provide valuable feedback to Supervisors and Managers regarding performance of the work stream and the progress of employees within the Value stream.

### Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Lead, facilitate and be an active member and supporter of (HPT) High Performance Teams. Advocate and take active role in Lean and other Continuous Improvement Projects. Assign, monitor, delegate assignments and react to activities throughout the value stream. Must assure that Team Improvement boards, Day by Hour boards, etc. are filled out on an hourly/daily basis. Ensure productivity by fielding questions, ensuring operators are on track and understand work assignments.

Must regularly lead Kaizen or other problem-solving events. Be an active participant in the layered audit process. Assure all team members are performing and documenting quality checks. Capable of delegating work assignments, maintaining work boards, report out on activities within the value stream. Capable and willing to perform jobs within the VS to fill in for operators during meetings or to cover absences. Advocate for Continuous Improvement.

Serves as a resource and guide team members to achieve VS goals during the shift.

Accountable to VS metrics such as: Safety, Quality, LISC, Scrap, and Schedule Attainment. Responsible for Training including working with team members to develop and maintaining their Skills Matrix. Facilitate weekly team meetings.

### DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures, and in a manner that eliminates unreasonable risk to health and the environment. Notify management of unsafe conditions or practices, unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to management immediately. Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

Maintain production schedules. Work with groups in initiating and implementation of programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S. Other duties may be assigned later.

### Qualifications

Education required/ preferred:
- High School diploma or GED Experience: Production work preferred but not required Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills Basic knowledge and use of hand tools Sound decision making skills Good math, reading, writing skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
- Strong trouble shooting skills Skills/Competencies: 1.

Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package 2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Parker Hannifin Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future. Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability. As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow. Drug Tests 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 12, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 12, 2026
- Listed for: 38 days
- Location: RED OAK, IA, United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Parker-Hannifin’s careers site →](https://parkercareers.ttcportals.com/jobs/18310134-3rd-shift-production-lead)

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