Lean Manager

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Town of Grantsburg (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in Wisconsin seeks a senior Lean Manager to lead complex Lean initiatives, drive performance improvements, and deploy Parker Lean System across sites and value streams. This role serves as a senior resource and primary point of contact for improvement initiatives.

You will apply expert knowledge of Parker Lean System methodologies, advanced problem solving, data analysis, change leadership, and business process improvement to drive measurable improvements in safety,

Qualifications

• Senior continuous improvement professional
• Experience leading large kaizen events and improvement initiatives
• Expert knowledge of lean tools and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Lead Parker Lean System deployment across sites/streams
• Develop, deploy and sustain PLS fundamentals (standard work, 5S/6S, visual management)
• Coach leaders and teams to ensure sustained improvement

Skills

Lean management

Data analysis

Change leadership

Tools

Parker Lean System

5S/6S

Job description

Position Summary

The Lean Manager is a senior continuous improvement professional responsible for leading complex Lean initiatives, targeted performance improvement efforts, and Parker Lean System deployment across assigned sites, value streams, or business-critical processes. This role serves as a senior Lean resource and primary point of contact for assigned site or multisite improvement initiatives.

The Lean Manager applies expert knowledge of Parker Lean System methodologies, advanced problem solving, data analysis, change leadership, and business process improvement to drive measurable performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and customer experience. This role leads large kaizen events, supports site performance recovery, coaches leaders and teams, and ensures that improvement activities are aligned with business strategy and sustained through disciplined management systems.

The role exercises broad discretion and independent judgment in assessing business needs, determining improvement strategies, prioritizing initiatives, influencing leadership decisions, deploying Lean tools, and ensuring benefit realization.

The role interacts with site, division, and functional leadership, as well as Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, Human Resources, and other business partners.

Responsibilities

Parker Lean System Deployment, Ownership and Governance

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in Parker Lean System methodologies and tools within assigned site, multisite, or division-supported initiatives.
• Lead development, documentation, deployment, and sustainment of PLS fundamentals, including standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, tiered daily management, leader standard work, strategy deployment, and daily accountability processes.