Lean Plant Leader

PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.

With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 500 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

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 InfoCenter. Transfers the ownership of lean principles to facility leadership.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

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.

1. 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.
2. Aid in supporting a safe ergonomic working environment for all employees in the facility.
3. Facilitate & drive all Kaizen activity, savings, actions through the Kaizen Promotion Office for the entire site.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Guide engagement in all HPTs & facilitate weekly on the floor walks (GEMBA), monthly steering meetings, BARNs & kaizen activity.
8. Purchase tools, materials that aid continuous improvement efforts.
9. Ensure productivity and project tracking (InfoCenter) Data entry & metrics are appropriate accurate and complete for entire site.
10. 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.
11. Ensures on-going education of all employees at the Plant in Lean and trains associates how to continually eliminate waste. Promotes a Continuous Learning environment. Position must understand the current culture & engagement through constant Lean Must Do monitoring.
12. Travel could be required to train or observe manufacturing processes up to 25% of time.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related field required.
2. 2-4+ years of manufacturing/lean experience required.
3. Must be a U.S. Citizen or have U.S. Permanent Resident status.
4. Understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, and SPC preferred.
5. Strong math skills, experience with Microsoft Office, Visio & CAD software a plus.
6. Ability to influence and work well with all functions of the organization.
7. Experience participating and or leading a 5-day president, GM level Kaizen event a plus.
8. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, a strong plus.
9. Good presentation skills to effectively share the success and ideas for the site.

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

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

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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.