Lean Transformation Lead - Plant Operations

Parker Hannifin; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Lean Practitioner II to lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives using the Parker Lean System. You will coach leadership and teams across operations, supply chain and customer-facing processes to reduce waste and improve quality, delivery and safety.

Responsibilities include deploying PLS, mentoring kaizen events, managing CI portfolios, and driving standard work, 5S/6S, visual management and data-driven decision making with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering required.
• 2+ years of progressive lean experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in PLS and Lean methods across value streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Parker Lean System deployment and governance.
• Coach leadership to drive strategy deployment and kaizen chartering.
• Develop and deploy standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and KPI tracking.
• Lead cross-functional CI projects across value streams; drive benefits validation.
• Support data-driven decision making and sustainment checks.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen leadership

A3 problem solving

VSM

5S/6S

Kanban/Pull

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering

Tools

ERP/MES data systems

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Lean Practitioner II to lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives using the Parker Lean System. You will coach leadership and teams across operations, supply chain and customer-facing processes to reduce waste and improve quality, delivery and safety.

Responsibilities include deploying PLS, mentoring kaizen events, managing CI portfolios, and driving standard work, 5S/6S, visual management and data-driven decision making with cross-functional