Lean Practitioner II

Org Marketing Statement

Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 company, is solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges and driving the future of electronics technology. Parker Chomerics is part of a world leader in the development and manufacture of high-quality products that enable engineering breakthroughs for a cleaner and more sustainable world, including thermal interface materials, EMI shielding solutions, electrical grounding products, and conductive and non-conductive injection molded plastics.

Building on 100 years in business, we strive to balance evolving our business while strengthening the communities we operate in and prioritizing our employees’ well-being. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, caring, and friendly work environment, and we support career advancement through continued education, skill development, and regional and global advancement opportunities. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, we can’t wait to meet you.

Responsible for championing and leading Lean initiatives at the Plant level by utilizing the company's WIN Strategy. Organizes associates in value stream mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the Parker Lean System, financial performance measures and internal tracking Info Center. Transfers the ownership of lean principles to facility leadership.

Position reports to the Division Lean Manager but will also have a dotted-line relationship with the Plant Manager. Coordinates or provides full Lean education and implementation in all functions at the plant and / or facility level to insure sustainability.

• Support and aid steering committees, Starpoint, and Natural High Performing Teams (HPTs) that are established at the location by implementing the Lean principles, techniques, and methodologies according to the Parker Lean System.
• Aid in supporting a safe ergonomic working environment for all employees in the facility.
• Facilitate & drive all Kaizen activity, savings, actions through the Kaizen Promotion Office for the entire site.
• Facilitate & lead Kaizen events at all level in the organization from site leader to individual team members using the Parker Lean System (PLS) & problem-solving tools
• Ensure adherence to all PLS standards for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, floor layouts, Value Stream Mapping, Constraint identification/management, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/ production technicians.
• Guide engagement in all HPTs & facilitate weekly on the floor walks (GEMBA), monthly steering meetings, BARNs & kaizen activity.
• Purchase tools, materials that aid continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure productivity and project tracking (Info Center) Data entry & metrics are appropriate accurate and complete for entire site.
• Use Lean Tools on the floor with Natural HPT/Starpoint’s/Site Leaders to solve business problems related to Safety, Quality, Delivery Cost and drive Value stream & Team improvement task list closure.
• Ensures on-going education of all employees at the Plant in Lean and trains associates how to continually eliminate waste. Promotes a Continuous Learning…