Division Lean Manager; SSO Division Irvine, CA

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Services and Support Operations (SSO) is a global leader of integrated MRO services and support. We are renowned for our exceptional customer service and expertise at every stage of the aircraft lifecycle, providing innovative OEM-quality service solutions across a comprehensive portfolio. We are proud to serve airlines/ business jet operators, the military, airframe/ engine manufacturers, as well as independent service centers.

With our extensive network of service teams worldwide, MRO facilities, proprietary predictive modeling, and advanced systems, we offer 24/7 operational and technical support wherever it's needed.

Primary resource for supporting the Services and Support Organization in its Lean Transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS), with strong emphasis on Office Lean deployment across end-to-end administrative and business processes.

This role is essential in deploying and sustaining Lean practices across SSO, including Military Business and Commercial Business segment teams, as well as enabling functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Planning, Pricing, Contracts, Trade Compliance, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering and Quality.

The role delivers practical, hands‑on training and coaching to leaders and teams in PLS and Office Lean methodologies to eliminate waste, improve flow, standardize work, and strengthen daily management across administrative, transactional and support processes. Measures and reports progress using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment, ensuring sustainable adoption and measurable business impact.

Delivers practical, hands‑on training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an ongoing basis using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.

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Position reports to the Division Vice President. Ensures full Parker Lean System education and Office Lean education and implementation across SSO, including business teams and functional organizations to ensure consistency, scalability and sustainability.

Partners closely with SSO Military and Commercial leaders, functional leaders, and Operational leaders to embed lean principles into daily operations, management systems, and decision making.

Develops and manages Lean team, where appropriate, and serves as a change agent and coach for leaders at all levels.

Guides all global PLS initiatives and Office Lean initiatives within the SSO Division. Works with Division staff and Plant level management on Lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool. Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented Division/organization‑wide.

The Division Lean…