Lean Coordinator

Parker Hannifin•Danville, KY

About The Position

The Lean Coordinator II is a continuous improvement practitioner who drives site-level Lean transformation, coaches leaders and teams, and delivers measurable performance improvements across operations, supply chain, and customer-facing processes. The role leads complex cross-functional initiatives using Lean principles and the Parker Lean System (PLS), including value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, visual management, and problem-solving, to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance quality, safety, and delivery. The coordinator advises site leadership, mentors others in Lean processes, and helps embed a culture of daily improvement. The position reports to the Site Lean Manager and works with functions across the location, particularly operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering. Work typically covers a single manufacturing site or multiple value streams within one site, and may also support multiple sites. The role owns and supports PLS deployment and governance; prepares and leads Lean events and continuous improvement projects; coaches teams in problem-solving and data analysis; and supports cross-functional collaboration, communication, training, and change. It leads larger-scope projects and project teams, may serve as a High Performance Team lead, and mentors less-experienced staff. Occasional supplier and customer interaction and intermittent travel of approximately 10–15% may be required, varying by location. Parker describes its mission as enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow, including development of technologies and solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight. The company offers professional and personal development opportunities and states that team members belong, matter, and make a difference.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
Demonstrated expertise in Lean enterprise methods across multiple value streams; proven ability to lead kaizen events and teach Lean practices.
Strong problem-solving capability across a diversified scope, including skill in A3, 10-Step Problem Solving, root-cause analysis, and practical implementation of preferred practices and tools.
Experience with daily management, leader standard work, value stream mapping, standard work, SMED, TPM, 5S/6S, kanban/pull, visual management, and error proofing.
Ability to design and manage continuous improvement portfolios linked to strategy deployment and SQDCI performance, and proficiency in establishing and tracking KPIs.
Effective communication and influencing skills across shop-floor, management, and leadership levels.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with basic data analysis and presentation tools.
Ability to lead larger-scope projects and project teams.
Limited or intermittent travel may be required; travel is approximately 10–15% but can vary by location.
Must meet applicable U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP/MES data sources that support continuous improvement.
Exposure to DMAIC.
Experience serving as a High Performance Team lead and mentoring less-experienced staff.

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to Parker Lean System methodologies and principles at the site.
Develop, document, and deploy PLS fundamentals such as standard work, 5S/6S, visual management, and tiered daily management for site value streams.
Partner with and coach site leadership on strategy deployment, including gathering data, prioritizing inputs, aligning goals with strategy, and tracking portfolios; support kaizen chartering and preparation.
Help standardize and scale best practices across one or more sites and contribute to sustainment checks and countermeasure follow-up.
Prepare and provide advanced Lean expertise for kaizen events, including logistics, baseline data, action-item tracking, and sustainment activities.
Select appropriate PLS tools and guide data collection for projects and events, including time observation, waste walks, spaghetti diagrams, SMED elements, and flow/pull pilots.
Lead continuous improvement projects across a value stream, site, or multiple sites; manage timelines and stakeholders and conduct basic benefits validation.
Coach team members in selecting and applying problem-solving methods such as 5-Why, 10-Step Problem Solving, and PDCA, with exposure to DMAIC, for increasingly complex issues.
Coach team members in gathering and analyzing continuous improvement data, including cycle time, changeover, WIP, and FPY, to identify waste, quantify improvements, and update CI dashboards or boards.
Oversee and assess data accuracy to inform root-cause decisions and identify further improvement projects.
Ensure control and sustainment plans, including standard-work updates and visual controls, are deployed and followed within value streams or sites.
Participate in, support, and coach functional direction for site High Performance Teams.
Build productive working relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to implement process improvements and procedures.
Guide project teams to ensure Lean processes and practices are implemented and provide direction on adherence to Lean principles in applicable discussions and prioritization settings.
Liaise with vendors and customers on specific issues under guidance from managers or location leadership.
Provide clear status updates on activities, risks, and needs, and contribute to report-outs and project reviews.
Lead training and coaching on PLS basics for operators and team leaders as directed.
Mentor less-experienced staff and may act as a High Performance Team lead.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Participation in an annual incentive program
Benefit and retirement plans
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
Career development
Tuition reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability programs
Adoption assistance
Care.com membership
Financial planning assistance
Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs
Paid time off
13 company-paid holidays