Lean Manager

Parker Aerospace; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Parker Aerospace seeks a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead the division's lean initiatives and train associates in the Parker Lean System, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and support functions.

You will collaborate with division staff and plant leadership to standardize processes, lead PFMEA activities, and drive metrics such as ROS and RONA, reporting to the Division Lean Manager. A BSME or similar degree and 5+ years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required, with a minimum of five years manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles including Value Stream Mapping, JIT, Demand Flow, and Single Piece Flow.
• Led a minimum of ten Kaizen events in a manufacturing environment; broad office and factory exposure.
• Familiarity with financial metrics in Lean environments (ROS, RONA, Lean Report Card).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems across division and sites.
• Develop standardization of manufacturing processes to support quality and productivity improvements.
• Lead PFMEA activities to mitigate failures in manufacturing.
• Support Plant Lean Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers with required teamwork and mentoring.
• Communicate status of Lean efforts to Division Lean Manager and executives, documenting results.

Skills

Lean principles

Value Stream Mapping

PFMEA

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Statistical Methods

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Manufacturing

Education

BSME or engineering degree

Tools

ISO/QS9000

Lean tools

Job description

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

Position Summary:

Primary resource for supporting the division in its EH&S initiatives and 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 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. Position reports to the Division Lean Manager and ensures full Parker Lean System and EH&S education and implementation in all functional areas at the division, plant, and facility level to ensure consistency and sustainability. Provides leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineers and partners with, develops, and manages the lean team, where appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• 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. Develops and coordinates the standardization of
• manufacturing process to support quality and productivity improvements. Leads PFMEA activities to mitigate failures in the manufacturing
• The Lean Manufacturing Manager will ensure adherence to PLS standards 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 and
• Manufacturing Engineers 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.
• 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.
• Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Division Lean Manager. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved
• to the Division and the Corporate Lean Leader, as reported through Parker's Lean Journey Assessment and Win scorecard.
• Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with Division Lean Manager.
• Responsible for championing and leading lean initiatives at the Division level by utilizing the Company's WIN Strategy and organizes
• associates in value stream mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions.
• Measures and reports progress on an on‑going basis using the Lean Journey Assessment, financial performance measures (ROS, RONA,
• etc) and Lean Report Card measures and transfers the ownership of Lean principles to facility leadership and Lean Managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BSME or related four‑year technical degree is required with a minimum of five years of manufacturing experience
• demonstrating a self‑starting and hands‑on quality.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes, fixturing, tooling, EH&S and developing standard work around each
• of these functional disciplines.
• Responsible for championing and leading Lean initiatives at the Division level by utilizing the Company's WIN Strategy. Organizes
• associates in value stream mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions.
• Measures and reports progress on an on‑going basis using the Lean Journey Assessment, financial performance measures (ROS, RONA,
• etc) and Lean Report Card measures. Transfers the ownership of Lean principles to facility leadership and Lean Managers
• Additional Comments:

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range competitive
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

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