Parker Hannifin

Division Lean Manager

Parker Hannifin • $110K — $130K *
Dayton, OH 45424In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field; Master's (MS or MBA) preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in leadership roles within manufacturing environments.
  • Proven expertise in Lean methodology and operations leadership.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coaching and facilitation.
  • Current knowledge of manufacturing technology and productivity metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide all Parker Lean System (PLS) initiatives in the division.
  • Develop and implement a robust Lean Future State Strategy across the division.
  • Ensure adherence to PLS standards at all sites to promote a PDCA culture.
  • Provide technical recommendations to enhance productivity, quality, and customer service.
  • Engage in key automation projects, optimizing processes before implementation.
  • Educate and support Plant/Site Lean Leaders in achieving division goals.
  • Communicate Lean progress and results to stakeholders, documenting benefits achieved.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives across global sites.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects in a global manufacturing division.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and exposure to various business areas.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Leads the division in the adoption, implementation, and operationalization of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Ensures full PLS education and implementation in all functional areas at the division and site levels to ensure consistency and sustainability. Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Provides continuous improvement leadership and direction to the Division Staff.

Reports to the General Manager. Interacts routinely with all division functional areas, as well as with customers, suppliers, site staff and group/corporate management.

NVH is a global division with $530M in annual sales, containing two Business Units - Industrial Equipment (IE) and Aerospace & Defense (A&D).

Responsibilities

Guides all PLS initiatives within the 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-wide

Ensures adherence to PLS standards at the Division for the Sites, Value Streams and Team Improvement boards enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey. Supports Plant/Site Lean Leaders through Kaizen events and required/special team meetings

Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals. Including development and coordination of division-wide standardization of manufacturing processes to support productivity and quality improvements, including the development and deployment of tools such as PFMEA to mitigate failures in the manufacturing environment.

Engages in and/or leads key Automation initiatives across the division while utilizing Lean tools to ensures processes are optimized prior to automation.

Helps develop and educate Plant/Site Lean Leaders and team members with an emphasis on championing the Division's goals, objectives, and implementation plans relative to the Lean Journey Assessment, Division Strategy Deployment, and Future State Site Plans. Supports the deployment and development of High-Performance Teams (HPTs) across Division sites.

Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Division Staff and Group Lean Director. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to the Division Staff and the Corporate Lean Leader, as reported through Parker's Lean Journey Assessment and Win scorecard. Shares "best practice" methods and ideas with Division Staff and Group Lean Director.

Leads the Division annual operations cost improvement initiative process (Relentless Focus on Cost). Collaborates with all global sites to set annual improvement goals. Works cross-functionally to remove obstacles and support all global sites in achieving annual improvement goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline. Master's degree (MS or MBA) strongly preferred.

Seven or more years of professional accomplishments including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity within a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in the areas of Lean, operations leadership and/or manufacturing engineering leadership.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the demonstrated ability to coach and facilitate across all levels of the organization.

Current knowledge of the latest manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

About Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. They are also demonstrating how their interconnected portfolio of motion and control technologies is critical to enabling a cleaner and sustainable world.

Parker Hannifin Careers

Join the vibrant team at Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and be part of a company known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. At Parker Hannifin, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that allow professionals to advance their careers in an environment that fosters growth, leadership, and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At Parker Hannifin, every position contributes to our mission of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Parker Hannifin has a place for you.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine industry standards. Parker Hannifin is at the forefront of technological innovation, and our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a culture that values diversity and creative problem-solving, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Grow Your Career

Parker Hannifin is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on career development, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed. Our commitment to professional development is matched by our dedication to promoting from within, providing a clear path for career advancement.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Parker Hannifin is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes teamwork, respect, and collaboration. With a global network of professionals, the opportunities for networking and cross-functional collaboration are vast. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

Benefits and Culture

Parker Hannifin offers a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance to retirement plans, we provide the benefits that help you live a healthier and more secure life. Our inclusive culture encourages involvement and offers various channels for employees to express their ideas and insights.

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Learn more about Parker Hannifin
Size
54,640 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$13.5 billion
NASDAQ
PH
* Ladders Estimates

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