Divisional Lean Manager

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

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. 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.

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. 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.

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

In Motion Systems Group and Motion Systems Operations, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that lead to a Better Tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included, and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

Position Summary

Responsible of all Business units in Apodaca. Lead the deployment of Lean principles and structure project Management. Main objective is eliminating waste and improve cost, efficiency and operative organization. Continues improvement, facilitates cross functional projects and support the division growth. Leads new product development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible of Lean methodologies implementation among all Divisions.
• Lean tools implementation (VSM, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban, Problem Solving, etc.).
• President Kaizen events responsible.
• Lead development and execution of the annual Lean roadmap aligned with the WIN site strategy and Parker Hannifin goals.
• Implement and maintain visual management systems, daily management boards, and tiered accountability processes.
• Support the deployment and maturity of the Parker Business System / Lean operating system (PBS, WIN Strategy, etc.).
• Coach Managers and teams on deep root cause analysis (e.g., A3, 8D, fishbone, 5‑Why)
• Project Management
• Lead and deploy projects across Parker within impact on business level.
• Track key improvement, cost‑reduction, and capability‑building projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risk logs, and communication plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (GM, Operation Managers, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, EHS).
• Monitor progress against milestones, manage changes, and report status to leadership.
• Ensure projects deliver targeted operation/financial benefits.
• Lean Culture, Training & Change Management
• Act as a change agent fosters a continuous improvement in culture.
• 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 adaptation and adoption.
• Support integration of Lean with other systems (e.g., ISO, EHS, ERP, S&OP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business fields.
• +10 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing roles.
• +6 years of experience 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.