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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.

Position Summary

The Lean Coordinator II is a continuous improvement practitioner responsible for driving large site Lean transformation, coaching leadership and teams, and delivering measurable performance improvements across operations, supply chain, and customer-facing processes. This role leads complex, cross-functional initiatives using Lean principles and the Parker Lean System (PLS) (e.g., value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, visual management, problem-solving) to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance quality, safety, and delivery. A trusted advisor to site leadership and mentors others in lean processes and helps embed a culture of daily improvement.

This role reports to the Site Lean Manager or Division Lean Manager. Interaction with all functions within the location, but specifically operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering. The dimensions of this role typically include a single manufacturing site or multiple value streams within a single manufacturing site. Multiple site responsibilities may also be supported by this role.

Essential Functions

• Parker Lean System deployment, ownership and Governance

  • Ensure adherence to Parker Lean System (PLS) methodologies and principles of PLS tools within the site. 

  • Drive development, documentation, and deployment of PLS fundamentals (e.g., standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, tiered daily management) to meet the varied value streams at the site.

  • Partner with and coach site leadership to drive strategy deployment activities: data gathering, deciding on prioritization inputs, determine the goals that will align with strategy, and portfolio tracking; support kaizen chartering and preparation.

  • Help standardize and scale best practices across site or multiple sites; contribute to sustainment checks and countermeasure follow-up.

• Event and Project Execution

  • Prepare and provide advanced Lean expertise support in kaizen events; coordinate logistics, decide on appropriate baseline data to drive strong analysis, track action items, and ensure sustainment activities.

  • Assess actions and use advanced judgment to determine the correct PLS tools for the project/events and to drive data collection (e.g., time observation, waste walks, spaghetti diagrams, SMED elements, flow/pull pilots) in a manner that supports and allows improvement for the value steam and/or site. 

  • Lead value stream, site or multisite continuous improvement projects within one or more value streams; manage timelines, stakeholders, and basic benefits validation.

• Problem Solving and Analytics

  • Coach team members how to determine and apply appropriate problem-solving tools and methods (5-Why, 10 step problem solving, PDCA; exposure to DMAIC) , as needed, to issues of increasing complexity that span multiple PLS elements.

  • Coach team member to gather and analyze continuous improvement data (e.g., cycle time, changeover, WIP, FPY) to identify waste, quantify improvements, and update Continuous Improvement dashboards/boards.

  • Oversee and assess data gathered for accuracy to drive root cause decisions around improvement projects or additional projects focuses for continued site or multisite improvement. 

  • Ensure control and sustainment plans, including standard work updates and visual controls are deployed and following in the value stream, site or multiple site

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Participate in, support and coach functional direction to High Performance Teams (HPTs) within the site.

  • Using insights and judgments to build productive working relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to implement process improvements and procedures across one or more value streams.

  • Provide direct guidance and leadership on project teams to ensure correct lean processes/practices are being implemented; provide direction/ensure adherence to lean principles in occasional direction settings and prioritization discussions.

  • Liaise with vendors and customers on specific issues under guidance from managers or location leadership.

• Communication and Change Support

  • Provide clear status updates on activities, risks, and needs; contribute to report-outs and project reviews.

  • Lead training and coaching on PLS basics for operators and team leaders as directed. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in Lean enterprise methods across multiple value streams; proven kaizen leader and capable teacher.

• Strong problem-solving capability with diversified scope; skilled in A3, 10-Step Problem Solving, root cause analysis, and practical implementation of preferred practices and tools.

• Experience with daily management, leader standard work, VSM, standard work, SMED, TPM, 5S/6S, kanban/pull, visual management, and error proofing.

• Ability to design and manage CI portfolios linked to strategy deployment and SQDCI performance; proficient in establishing and tracking KPIs.

• Effective communicator and influencer across shop-floor, managerial, and leadership levels; able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation tools; familiarity with ERP/MES data sources supporting CI preferred.

• Leads larger-scope projects and project teams; may act as HPT lead and mentor to less experienced staff.

• Occasional interaction with suppliers and customers on CI-related initiatives; limited travel may be required.

• Intermittent travel is needed for the role with about 10-15% travel but can vary by location. 

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

• 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 Care.com 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Drug-Free Workplace
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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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