Emerging Leader Participant

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker EMAM Division seeks an ambitious professional for its Rotational Development Program Associate role. This program offers structured rotations across Finance, Marketing, Product Management, PMO/Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Lean, Operations, and Distribution Center functions.

It aims to build broad business, operational, and leadership capabilities within a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates are early-career professionals eager to understand how EMAM operates from order

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured rotations across EMAM Division functions to develop understanding of products, customers, processes and performance drivers.
• Support department-specific projects, reporting, analysis, and improvement activities during each rotation.
• Develop working knowledge of EMAM’s financial, commercial, operational, supply chain, engineering, quality, Lean, and distribution processes.
• Partner with functional leaders to support daily management activities, business reviews, project execution, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver rotation summaries and project results to EMAM leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy‑duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers’ engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry’s broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

Marketing Statement:

Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide:

• On-Highway (Heavy Duty)
• On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)
• Construction
• Agricultural
• Oil & Gas
• Mining & Power Generation
• Marine

Join Our Team

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. Join the Parker team and realize your future in making a positive impact on the world.

Position Summary

The EMAM Rotational Development Program Associate will participate in a structured, cross‑functional development program designed to build broad business, operational, and leadership capability within Parker‑Hannifin’s EMAM Division. The program provides hands‑on experience across critical functions that support division performance, including Finance/Accounting, Marketing & Pricing, Product Management, PMO/Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Lean, Operations, and Distribution Center/Receiving.

This role is intended for a high‑potential early‑career professional who is eager to understand how the EMAM Division operates from order intake through production, delivery, customer support, financial performance, and continuous improvement. Through a series of planned rotations, the associate will gain practical exposure to functional responsibilities, business processes, key metrics, and leadership expectations within a manufacturing and distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Complete structured rotations across EMAM Division functions to develop a strong understanding of the division’s products, customers, processes, and performance drivers.
• Support department‑specific projects, reporting, analysis, and improvement activities during each rotation.
• Develop working knowledge of EMAM’s financial, commercial, operational, supply chain, engineering, quality, Lean, and distribution processes.
• Partner with functional leaders and team members to support daily management activities, business reviews, project execution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvement recommendations.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings, project reviews, customer support activities, and operational planning discussions.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to EMAM leadership summarizing rotation learnings, project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Demonstrate Parker’s values through collaboration, accountability, ethical decision‑making, and a commitment to customer service and operational excellence.

Rotational Areas and Learning Objectives

Finance / Accounting

The associate will gain exposure to EMAM’s financial management processes, including:

• P&L overview and financial performance drivers
• Business metrics and KPI reporting
• Forecasting processes
• Variance analysis
• Cost and margin awareness
• Financial support for operational and commercial decision‑making

Marketing & Pricing

The associate will support commercial and market‑facing activities, including:

• Sales analysis
• Pricing process support
• Market and customer trend review
• Marketing initiatives
• Coordination with sales and product teams
• Understanding how pricing decisions impact profitability and competitiveness

Product Management

The associate will work with Product Management to understand the full product lifecycle, including:

• Product lifecycle management
• Market and product research
• Sales support activities
• New product introduction support
• Cost reduction initiatives
• Obsolescence management
• Coordination between customers, sales, engineering, operations, and supply chain

PMO / Engineering

The associate will gain exposure to project and engineering activities that support EMAM products and processes, including:

• Project management fundamentals
• Design engineering support
• Manufacturing engineering support
• Project tracking and milestone management
• Technical problem‑solving
• Cross‑functional coordination on engineering and operational initiatives

Supply Chain

The associate will learn key supply chain processes that enable material availability, production execution, and customer delivery, including:

• Purchasing
• Planning
• Supplier coordination
• Inventory considerations
• S&OP process exposure
• Material flow and supply continuity
• Coordination with operations, customer service, and distribution teams

Quality

The associate will support quality‑related activities focused on customer satisfaction and process performance, including:

• Quality assurance processes
• Service engineering exposure
• Corrective action support
• Root cause analysis
• Nonconformance and customer concern review
• Quality metrics and continuous improvement actions

Lean

The associate will gain practical exposure to Parker Lean System principles and continuous improvement methods, including:

• Lean overview and foundational tools
• Process observation and waste identification
• Standard work
• Daily management practices
• Visual management
• Improvement project participation
• Support for productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost initiatives

Operations

The associate will participate in operations‑focused learning and leadership development, including:

• Serve as an acting or in a support capacity as an operations frontline leader
• Participation in EHS‑related projects
• Exposure to production leadership, daily management, staffing, output, quality, and delivery priorities
• Understanding operational decision‑making in a manufacturing environment
• Potential exposure to Yankton, SD and Mexico operations, as applicable

Distribution Center / Receiving

The associate will learn key warehouse, receiving, and logistics processes, including:

• Receiving operations
• Cycle counting
• Material ordering
• Warehouse management system processes
• Inventory accuracy
• Transportation coordination
• Material flow from receipt through production or shipment

Program Deliverables

Throughout the rotational program, the associate will be expected to:

• Complete assigned rotation objectives and functional learning plans.
• Deliver measurable contributions through projects, analysis, and process improvement work.
• Maintain a development plan with input from the program sponsor and functional mentors.
• Present rotation summaries and project results to EMAM leadership.
• Demonstrate increasing ownership, business understanding, and leadership capability.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce cost, support growth, improve delivery, or enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or a related field.
• Strong interest in building a career within Parker‑Hannifin’s EMAM Division.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across manufacturing, commercial, engineering, financial, and operational teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn hands‑on processes in office, manufacturing, and distribution environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co‑op, or prior work experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, marketing, or product management.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, project management, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, or extracurricular activities.
• Interest in future roles within operations leadership, product management, supply chain, engineering support, finance, quality, or general business management.

Key Competencies

• Learning agility
• Business acumen
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Customer focus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Accountability
• Communication and presentation skills
• Leadership potential
• Adaptability in manufacturing and business environments
• Commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and performance

Closing Statement

Expected Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the EMAM Rotational Development Program, the associate will have a strong understanding of the division’s core business processes, operational structure, customer and product support model, and key performance drivers. The associate will be prepared to move into a role aligned with EMAM business needs, individual strengths, and long‑term career development objectives.

Potential post‑program placement areas may include:

• Operations
• Supply Chain
• Product Management
• Quality
• Engineering / PMO
• Finance or Business Analysis
• Lean / Continuous Improvement
• Distribution or Materials Management

This rotational program is designed to develop future EMAM leaders who understand the business from multiple perspectives and are prepared to contribute meaningfully to Parker’s long‑term success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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.

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