Division Lean Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

Org Marketing Statement Are you ready to help us create a better future? At Parker, we play a crucial role in applications that are changing our world. You can find our products in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including Clean Technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex technical challenges. We believe that the future belongs to those who have a vision. That’s why we are looking for team players who share our goal of enabling technological breakthroughs that lead to a better future.

Are you one of them? Working at Parker means being part of a passionate, dynamic, and innovative team that can make a difference.

Main Duties

Develop and deploy the Division Lean strategy in alignment with Parker’s WIN Strategy and Parker Lean System Lead Lean programs, Kaizen events, workshops and improvement projects across division locations Coach, train and support teams and leaders to strengthen Lean thinking and a continuous improvement culture. Functional Leadership of the lean team members in the sites. Drive implementation of Lean tools and methods such as 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Jidoka, Standardized Work, Kanban, VSM and TPM.

Coordinate audits, Lean reviews, KPI follow-ups and reporting to division and corporate management. Support change management, strategy deployment and business development initiatives. Build and strengthen a Lean network across the division and within the Parker community.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean Management and continuous improvement projects. Strong knowledge of Lean principles, tools, methods and deployment practices. Proven experience as a trainer, facilitator, coach or project leader. Demonstrated leadership, project management, facilitation and problem-solving skills. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive improvements.

Excellent communication, collaboration, influencing and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels. Ability to act as a change agent, mentor and coach, inspiring others and shaping a culture of continuous improvement. Structured, disciplined and solution-oriented working style. Fluent English skills, German is an advantage. Willingness to travel more than 50%.

Benefits

International environment – Become part of a highly motivated team in a dynamic American company with flat hierarchies. Flexible working hours with partial remote work to support a healthy work-life balance. Attractive, market-based compensation, including participation in business results as well as a company pension plan. Talent development and individual professional development opportunities. An open, strengths-based culture where personal responsibility and team spirit go hand in hand.

Have we piqued your interest? Then take your future into your own hands as soon as possible – we look forward to meeting you. Parker provides equal opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate in hiring and employment based on age, race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. For an initial telephone contact and questions regarding this position, Steffen Preiß, Division HR Manager, is available to assist you.

We look forward to your application!