Lean Manager

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Lean Manager

Location : IRVINE, CA, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing and Production
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Oct 6, 2025
Job ID : 58169


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Job Title: Lean Manager
Exempt

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.



DIVISION STATEMENT

The Fluid Systems Division (FSD) is a foremost business and technology partner for the aerospace industry, leading the world’s premiere aircraft manufacturers through the design and integration of Fuel, Inerting, Gauging, Electronics, and Engine Systems.

FSD’s products and services advance the profitability of our Customers, and to that end, we invest heavily in our capacity to architect, analyze, build, and test our products in support of ever-more demanding aerospace requirements.



POSITION SUMMARY

Primary resource for supporting the division in its EH&S initiatives and lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS).



Position reports to Business Unit Leader and has responsibility for other sites within the division.

Ensures full Parker Lean System and EH&S education and implementation in all functional areas at the division,

plant, and facility level to ensure consistency and sustainability.

Provides leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineers and partners with, develops, and

manages the lean team, where appropriate.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Works with division staff and plant level management on lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool.



+ Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented division-wide.



+ Develops and coordinates the standardization of manufacturing process to support quality and productivity improvements.

Leads PFMEA activities to mitigate failures in the manufacturing environment.



+ The Lean Manufacturing Manager will ensure adherence to PLS standards for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement boards enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey.



+ In multi-site Divisions, supports Plant Lean Leaders and Manufacturing Engineers through required and special team meetings.

Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.



+ In multi-site divisions, helps develop Plant Lean Leaders with an emphasis on championing the Division’s goals, objectives, and implementation plans relative to the Lean Journey Assessment, Division Strategy Deployment, and Future State Site Plans.

Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Division Lean Manager.

Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to the Division and the Corporate Lean Leader, as reported through Parker's Lean Journey Assessment and Win scorecard.



+ Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with Division Lean Manager.

Responsible for championing and leading lean initiatives at the Division level by utilizing the Company's WIN Strategy and 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 Lean Journey Assessment, financial performance measures (ROS, RONA, etc) and Lean Report Card measures and transfers the ownership of Lean principles to facility leadership and Lean Managers

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

+ Minimum of a BSME or related four year technical degree is required with a minimum of five years of manufacturing experience demonstrating a self-starting and hands-on quality.



+ A good understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving, ISO, QS9000 or similar.



+ Has successfully led a minimum of ten (10) Kaizen events within a manufacturing environment.

Has participated in numerous other Kaizen events preferably in both the manufacturing and office areas.



+ Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean enterprise.



+ Excellent communication skills to lead and support empowered employees in a team environment.



+ Good presentation skills to effectively share the success and ideas of the Division.



+ Strong knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes, fixturing, tooling, EH&S and developing standard work around each of these functional disciplines.



+ Responsible for championing and leading Lean initiatives at the Division 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 Lean Journey Assessment, financial performance measures (ROS, RONA, etc) and Lean Report Card measures.

Transfers the ownership of Lean principles to facility leadership and Lean Managers

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example 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 inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.



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.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.



If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf or

http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.



Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation

Pay Range: $120,493 - $210,927

Participation in Annual Incentive Program (ACIP)

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington.

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.


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 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.





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.





(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)



If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to  Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

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

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