Lean Manufacturing Supervisor — Lead & Improve Ops

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Company values

Open environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corporation in the United States seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead a production area and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise leads, coordinate workloads, and mentor team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role emphasizes Lean Kaizen, capacity planning, standard work, and close collaboration with Engineering to launch new products. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to work with people in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in assigned area; distribute workload and empower subordinates.
• Develop subordinates including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities; eliminate waste; champion Lean Kaizen events; participate in cost-reduction programs; coordinate launches with Engineering.
• Lead and support a High Performance Team culture.
• Ensure quality standards and continuous improvement to reduce rework and scrap; communicate with customers and coordinate corrective action.
• Perform capacity analysis; determine staffing requirements; ensure productivity targets are met; troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Develop and deploy standard work and work instructions; ensure process stability.
• Promote and enforce safety policies; conduct safety investigations and audits.
• HEAT forms and 8D completion required to address and reduce scrap.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Supervisory experience

Lean Kaizen

Cost reduction

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Parker Hannifin Corporation in the United States seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead a production area and drive continuous improvement. You will supervise leads, coordinate workloads, and mentor team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The role emphasizes Lean Kaizen, capacity planning, standard work, and close collaboration with Engineering to launch new products. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.