Lean Transformation Lead - Site CI & Kaizen

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) Plan with company matching

Career development and tuition reimbur

Paid Time Off and 13 Company-PaidH

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Danville, KY is seeking a Lean Coordinator II to lead large-site Lean transformation, coaching leadership and teams, and delivering measurable improvements across operations, supply chain, and customer-facing processes.

You will drive value stream mapping, standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and problem-solving within Parker Lean System, mentor others, and partner with site leadership to deploy strategy and sustain a culture of daily improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean enterprise methods across multiple value streams; proven kaizen leader and capable teacher.
• Strong problem-solving capability with diversified scope; skilled in A3, 10-Step Problem Solving, root cause analysis, and practical implementation of preferred practices and tools.
• Experience with daily management, leader standard work, VSM, standard work, SMED, TPM, 5S/6S, kanban/pull, visual management, and error proofing.
• Ability to design and manage CI portfolios linked to strategy deployment and SQDCI performance; proficient in establishing and tracking KPIs.
• Effective communicator and influencer across shop-floor, managerial, and leadership levels; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation tools; familiarity with ERP/MES data sources supporting CI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Parker Lean System deployment, ownership and Governance
• Drive development, documentation, and deployment of PLS fundamentals (e.g., standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, tiered daily management) to meet the varied value streams at the site.
• Partner with and coach site leadership to drive strategy deployment activities: data gathering, deciding on prioritization inputs, determine the goals that will align with strategy, and portfolio tracking; support kaizen chartering and preparation.
• Help standardize and scale best practices across site or multiple sites; contribute to sustainment checks and countermeasure follow-up.
• Event and Project Execution
• Prepare and provide advanced Lean expertise support in kaizen events; coordinate logistics, decide on appropriate baseline data to drive strong analysis, track action items, and ensure sustainment activities.
• Assess actions and use advanced judgment to determine the correct PLS tools for the project/events and to drive data collection (e.g., time observation, waste walks, spaghetti diagrams, SMED elements, flow/pull pilots) in a manner that supports and allows improvement for the value steam and/or site.
• Lead value stream, site or multisite continuous improvement projects within one or more value streams; manage timelines, stakeholders, and basic benefits validation.
• Problem Solving and Analytics
• Coach team members how to determine and apply appropriate problem-solving tools and methods (5-Why, 10 step problem solving, PDCA; exposure to DMAIC) , as needed, to issues of increasing complexity that span multiple PLS elements.
• Coach team member to gather and analyze continuous improvement data (e.g., cycle time, changeover, WIP, FPY) to identify waste, quantify improvements, and update Continuous Improvement dashboards/boards.
• Oversee and assess data gathered for accuracy to drive root cause decisions around improvement projects or additional projects focuses for continued site or multisite improvement.
• Ensure control and sustainment plans, including standard work updates and visual controls are deployed and following in the value stream, site or multiple site
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Participate in, support and coach functional direction to High Performance Teams (HPTs) within the site.
• Using insights and judgments to build productive working relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to implement process improvements and procedures across one or more value streams.
• Provide direct guidance and leadership on project teams to ensure correct lean processes/practices are being implemented; provide direction/ensure adherence to lean principles in occasional direction settings and prioritization discussions.
• Liaise with vendors and customers on specific issues under guidance from managers or location leadership.
• Communication and Change Support
• Provide clear status updates on activities, risks, and needs; contribute to report-outs and project reviews.
• Lead training and coaching on PLS basics for operators and team leaders as directed.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen leadership

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

ERP/MES

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Danville, KY is seeking a Lean Coordinator II to lead large-site Lean transformation, coaching leadership and teams, and delivering measurable improvements across operations, supply chain, and customer-facing processes.

You will drive value stream mapping, standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and problem-solving within Parker Lean System, mentor others, and partner with site leadership to deploy strategy and sustain a culture of daily improvement.