Plant Lean Manager

Position Summary

The Engine Mobile Original Equipment Division specializes in leading innovative filtration solutions that deliver maximum overall value and a preferred partner to our customers in key markets. Relentless commitment to our key end markets through focused innovative solutions, uncompromising customer service & world class quality that deliver exemplary results.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at  or @parkerhannifin.

• Primary resource for leading the Lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS).
• Delivers training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.
• Measures and reports progress on an on‑going basis using the site’s Win Scorecard and site’s PLS Lean Journey Assessment.
• Works with Site leadership on Lean implementation strategy.
• Ensures adherence to PLS standards for the Site, Value Stream, and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey.
• Provides technical and operational recommendations in meeting safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Ensures on‑going education of self and all employees at the site in PLS.
• Leads a Continuous Learning environment.
• Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Division Operations Manager.
• Facilitates Kaizen Events on a monthly cadence.
• Manages the planning, execution, and follow‑up of Kaizen events.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of successful manufacturing experience with at least two years of direct Lean leadership.
• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just‑In‑Time, Demand and Capacity Planning, Single Piece Flow, 5S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Level Loading, Standard work, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving and IATF 16949.
• Understanding of financial measurements.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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