Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsibility for the development and deployment of the tools, methods and processes that make-up the Parker Lean system (PLS). Ability to lead and facilitate lean kaizen events to drive business performance improvement. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Coordinates and allocates the daily continuous improvement activities to meet company objectives
• Application of Lean Methodologies to improve production and manufacturing processes
• Utilizes the team’s knowledge to drive improvements and best practices
• Recommends solutions to complex problems and implements corrective actions
• Manages training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques

• Education requirement: Required, bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial engineering, or technical degree.
• Year of experience: 3-5 years or more of relevant experience
• Certification preferred:
  Kaizen and/or Lean methodologies

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (i.e., SAP)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development techniques
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes
  
  Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.
Our competitive package includes:

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

• Pay Range: $83,250 to 138,550
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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