Division Lean Manager, APS & EPM

Parker Hannifin; Saegertown (Crawford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a professional to spearhead lean transformation initiatives within their division. The successful candidate will provide training on the Parker Lean System methodology, ensuring continuous improvement across functions.

The role requires five to seven years of manufacturing experience, a strong grasp of lean principles, and excellent communication skills to guide teams towards operational excellence.

Competitive compensation and benefits are included, reinforcing Parker's commitment to providing a comprehensive working environment.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of manufacturing experience demonstrating a self-starting and hands-on quality.
• Good understanding of lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, and SPC.
• Has successfully led a minimum of ten Kaizen events within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Guides all PLS initiatives within the division.
• Works with division staff and plant management on Lean Implementation.
• Ensures adherence to PLS standards for site, value stream, and team improvement boards.

Skills

Lean principles

Communication skills

Kaizen methodology

Statistical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Primary resource for supporting the division in its lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Delivers practical, hands‑on training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an on‑going basis using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.

Responsibilities

• Guides all PLS initiatives within the division.
• Works with division staff and plant level management on Lean Implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool.
• Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented division-wide.
• Ensures adherence to PLS standards at the division for the site, value stream and team improvement boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey.
• In multi‑site divisions, supports plant lean leaders through required and special team meetings.
• Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.
• Ensures that the organizational structure has been reviewed and that resources are aligned for the Lean transformation.
• In multi‑site divisions, helps develop plant lean leaders with an emphasis on championing the division’s goals, objectives, and implementation plans relative to the Lean Journey Assessment, division strategy deployment, and future state site plans.
• Ensures ongoing education of all employees at the division in PLS. Promotes a continuous learning environment.
• Communicates the status of all lean efforts to the group lean manager.
• Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to the division staff and the corporate lean leader, as reported through Parker’s Lean Journey Assessment and Win scorecard.
• Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with group lean manager.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of manufacturing experience demonstrating a self‑starting and hands‑on quality. Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• A good understanding of lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just‑In‑Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving, ISO, QS9000 or similar.
• Has successfully led a minimum of ten (10) Kaizen events within a manufacturing environment.
• Has participated in numerous other Kaizen events preferably in both the manufacturing and office areas.
• Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean enterprise.
• Excellent communication skills to lead and support empowered employees in a team environment.
• Good presentation skills to effectively share the success and ideas of the division.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.