Plant Manager - Lean, Safety & Operations Excellence

Parker Hannifin; Urjala; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a full-time Plant Manager to lead Operations at the Urjala facility in Finland. The role focuses on implementing the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability while meeting daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.

The successful candidate will manage a team of around 60 and collaborate with the Parker Leadership team, customers, and internal stakeholders to optimize processes, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Suitable technical, business or management education or another background relevant to the role.
• Proven experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high safety standards and drive a strong safety culture across the location with a focus on achieving a zero incident rate and robust near miss reporting.
• Develop a world-class operation through continuous improvement, automation, standardized processes and demand flow technologies, supported by an engaged and empowered team.
• Drive cost reduction and operational improvements by simplifying product complexity and leveraging zero defects and lean methodologies to maximize efficiency.
• Partner closely with the Parker Leadership team to support and achieve organizational goals. Develop a budget plan with the Parker leadership team and manage the site within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with key customers to promote Parker’s technologies and deliver exceptional service.
• Provide strong leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, mentoring, training, and talent management to develop employees’ potential and ensure high performance.

Skills

Lean management

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Communication

Finnish language

English language

Education

Technical/Business/Management education

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a full-time Plant Manager to lead Operations at the Urjala facility in Finland. The role focuses on implementing the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to improve safety, efficiency, and profitability while meeting daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.

The successful candidate will manage a team of around 60 and collaborate with the Parker Leadership team, customers, and internal stakeholders to optimize processes, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement