Lean Transformation Lead: Coach & Kaizen Expert

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Lean Manager II to accelerate lean transformation at sites, coaching teams and teaching lean concepts through hands-on application to ensure daily execution of lean principles. You will assist local teams in implementing the future state vision from leadership to drive measurable business improvement.

Reporting to the Corporate Vice President, Lean Enterprise & Quality, you will lead workshops, manage Kaizen calendars, mentor talent, and build expertise in Parker

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business required.
• 5+ years experience in operations or lean discipline.
• 3 years in a plant environment in Supply Chain, Operations, Lean, Quality, or Engineering roles.
• Value Stream Manager experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Global mobility preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coach focus sites in executing projects assigned by Corporate/Group Lean and Operations Leaders.
• Manage and drive the Kaizen calendar to accelerate transformation and development of Subject Matter Experts.
• Ensure successful kaizen events through planning, prework and event participation with cross-functional leadership.
• Lead workshops with locations to successfully execute site transformation projects on time.
• Drive identification of site and value stream future states and implement plans to achieve the future state within the location.
• Coach and mentor local talent at focus/learning site to develop local competency to sustain improvements.
• Develop the Leadership Development Associates through coaching and project assessment.
• Build expert working knowledge of Parker Lean System and leadership skills necessary to excel in Division Lean or Plant Manager Role.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Global mobility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Lean Manager II to accelerate lean transformation at sites, coaching teams and teaching lean concepts through hands-on application to ensure daily execution of lean principles. You will assist local teams in implementing the future state vision from leadership to drive measurable business improvement.

Reporting to the Corporate Vice President, Lean Enterprise & Quality, you will lead workshops, manage Kaizen calendars, mentor talent, and build expertise in Parker