Lean Manager-West Coast

Position Summary

Responsible for the lean transformation of the Division as measured by safety, quality, customer service/delivery and cost/productivity and other Parker Lean Systems (PLS) tools.

Reports to the Division Lean manager and supports various leaders including the Business Unit Leaders, Plant Managers and Functional leaders spanning 4 locations (based in Enumclaw, WA and supporting Eugene, OR; Corona, CA and SantaFe Springs, CA) across the Division.

Must be able to travel (driving & flying) up to 75%

Responsibilities

• Supports safety and ergonomic improvement through 5S, motion kaizen and problem solving

• Successfully transforms multiple manufacturing value streams by applying the 8-point criteria and the tools of the PLS to achieve significant lead time reduction, productivity improvement, inventory reduction and LISC improvements.

• Coaches and implements lean materials management systems working with the supply chain and operations teams including PFEP, Pull systems, level scheduling and tugger routes.

• Expert problem solver, coach, teaches others how to root cause problem solve.

• Develops and manages site transformation plans to align an entire factory operation to lean principles to achieve strategic objectives.

• Effectively enables change - including acquisitions, integrations, turnarounds & closures.

• Understands the business strategy and can translate this into focused areas for transformation.

• Builds talent, including developing and performance managing individual team members

• Sets and aligns the organizational vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent; STEM discipline preferred. MBA or equivalent preferred.

• Six Sigma certification beneficial.

• 5-7 years of demonstrated successful experience of the responsibilities noted

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