Divisional Lean Leader: Process Improvement & Projects

Parker Hannifin; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Apodaca, MX, seeks a Senior Lean Manufacturing Leader to drive the deployment of Lean principles across business units. You will lead cross-functional projects, ensure cost reduction, and advance continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in Lean manufacturing and strong leadership, with TPS/PBS knowledge, ISO familiarity, and fluency in English. You will mentor teams, develop Lean roadmaps, and sustain improvements through audits and standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business fields.
• +10 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• +6 years in Leadership roles.
• Project Management.
• Formal training / Certification in Lean, Six Sigma and Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, TPS/PBS, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project or equivalent) and standard office software.
• Ability to analyze data, build business cases, and quantify benefits (ROI, payback, cost/benefit).
• Familiarity with quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100 as applicable).
• High English proficiency
• Collaborative mindset across functional teams (Shop floor, leadership, Division and Group Leadership)
• Influential leader with strong facilitation and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean principles deployment across all divisions.
• Implement Lean tools: VSM, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban, Problem Solving.
• Chair Kaizen events.
• Develop and execute annual Lean roadmap aligned with site strategy.
• Implement visual management systems and daily boards.
• Support Parker Business System / Lean operating system deployment.
• Coach managers and teams on root-cause analysis (A3, 8D, 5-Why).
• Project Management across Parker with business impact.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (GM, Ops, Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, EHS).
• Monitor progress, manage changes, and report status to leadership.
• Ensure projects deliver targeted operation/financial benefits.
• Lean Culture, Training & Change Management.
• Develop and deliver training on Lean methods, tools, and project management practices.
• Mentor Lean champions, team leaders, and project managers.
• Document and standardize improved processes and work methods.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through audits, layered process checks, and standard work for leaders.
• Benchmark internal and external best practices and lead their adoption.
• Support integration of Lean with other systems (ISO, EHS, ERP, S&OP).

Skills

Lean principles

Facilitation

Coaching

Root cause analysis

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Apodaca, MX, seeks a Senior Lean Manufacturing Leader to drive the deployment of Lean principles across business units. You will lead cross-functional projects, ensure cost reduction, and advance continuous improvement.

The role requires 10+ years in Lean manufacturing and strong leadership, with TPS/PBS knowledge, ISO familiarity, and fluency in English. You will mentor teams, develop Lean roadmaps, and sustain improvements through audits and standard work.