Lean Manager

Parker Hannifin; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to drive division-wide lean initiatives, standardize processes, and advance a PDCA culture across multiple sites.

The role requires leading Kaizen events, championing the WIN Strategy, and delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• BSME or related four-year technical degree required.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with Kaizen events in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives at the division level and map value streams.
• Drive PDCA culture and standardization to improve quality and productivity.
• Report progress using Lean metrics and financial performance measures.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Team leadership

Financial metrics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BSME or related four-year technical degree

Job description

Position Summary

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.

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 environment.
• 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

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Competitive Compensation

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range competitive
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative 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.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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