Division Lean Manager I (SSO Division - Location: Irvine, CA)

Org Marketing Statement

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.

Services & Support Operations Division

The Services and Support Operations (SSO) is a global leader of integrated MRO services and support. We are renowned for our exceptional customer service and expertise at every stage of the aircraft lifecycle, providing innovative OEM-quality service solutions across a comprehensive portfolio. We are proud to serve airlines/ business jet operators, the military, airframe/ engine manufacturers, as well as independent service centers. With our extensive network of service teams worldwide, MRO facilities, proprietary predictive modeling, and advanced systems, we offer 24/7 operational and technical support wherever it's needed.

Division Lean Manager I (SSO Division - Location: Irvine, CA)

Position Summary

The Division Lean Manager I is a Division Staff role reporting directly to the Division General Manager (GM). This role owns the strategy, prioritization, and execution of the Parker Lean System (PLS) that enhances customer satisfaction and drives the division's business performance through collaboration and direction across the division. The role leads a team of Lean Practitioners and Specialists who oversee lean and continuous improvement processes within the division. This role owns the lean performance in the division with direction from the General Manager and the Group Lean Director. This role creates relationships across all functions and levels in the Division to help educate and drive lean principles to drive sustainable transformation.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

This position generally reports to the Division's General Manager and has direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Owns, drives and ensures Parker Lean System (PLS) methodologies and principles are deployed at all sites within the division.
• Define and deploy the division's Lean strategy aligned to business objectives and customer requirements; establish annual plans, priorities, and performance targets.
• Build and manage the improvement portfolio across the division to ensure focus, accountability, and benefits realization.
• Standardize and scale best practices across sites; ensure consistent application of PLS elements and quality systems.
• Ensure the Lean Analyst/Manager roles at the site to perform the PLS fundamental such as Genba (site time architecture and LPA management), Kaizen culture leadership, best in class lean transformation (own site and value stream transformation process), demand aligned capacity, lean before capital and continuously drive for process simplification and cost leadership.
• Process simplification focus for the division to improve output and performance. Ensure PEN facilitations, gaps assessments and closure plans are being utilized.
• Oversee implementation and sustainment of PLS across the division; coach site leaders on daily management, 10 step problem solving, leader standard work, and tiered accountability.
• Drive application of lean before capital such as karakuri and 3P facilitation.
• Collaborate with all Division staff functions to align improvements with business needs and product roadmaps.
• Communicate effectively at executive, manager, and shop-floor levels; provide clear status, risk, and mitigation updates to the GM and Division Staff.
• Engage with customers and suppliers as needed to support significant improvement or quality initiatives and to ensure alignment on expectations.
• Own functional talent development and succession planning; hire, develop, and coach CI and quality professionals, including direct Supervisors/Managers at multi-site level.
• Build internal capability through on-site training (classroom and hands-on) and certification pathways (e.g. PLS fundamentals, problem solving tools, Kaizen culture process and tools); mentor leaders to sustain results and culture.
• Ensure sites have established metric dashboards and manage reviews to track project impact and operational performance.
• Utilize cost leadership ensure financial linkage (cost, cash, growth), and adjust priorities based on data and customer feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory/industry standards; support readiness for internal and external audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering is required with 10+ years of progressive lean experience, including at least 5 years of managerial / leadership experience.
• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS in Engineering/Operations) preferred.
• Deep expertise in Lean enterprise systems (e.g., value stream mapping, flow/pull, standard work, problem solving, daily management).
• Proficiency with performance management, policy deployment, and analytics; ability to interpret complex operational and quality data.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, change leadership, and communication skills in a matrix environment.
• Ability to lead through influence, set clear standards, and drive accountability across divisions. Understanding a P&L and financial impacts to decision made within the locations/division.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or higher; ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA) or equivalent professional credentials preferred.
• Willingness to travel across divisions within the operating Group 75% of the time.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Must be a US Citizen.

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $140915 to $246685 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• 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 Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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