Operations Management Leadership Development Program

Parker Hannifin • Red Oak, IA

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About The Position

The Operations Management Associate (OMA) participates in an 18-month Leadership Development Program designed to develop future operations leaders within the Parker Hose Products Division. The program includes three rotations at one facility: lean transformation, supply chain, and operations leadership. Training includes EHS, lean six-sigma, leading high-performance teams, labor law, and coaching for high performance.

The OMA works cross-functionally to build a broad understanding of business operations and contribute to Parker’s Win Strategy objectives: profitable growth, financial performance, customer service, and empowered team members. The role supports continuous attention to safety, customer service, delivery, quality, and cost. This position has no direct reports.

The position includes learning and applying lean concepts, improving processes and procedures, and developing leadership skills and business acumen. Leadership development experiences throughout the program are intended to build skills in supervision, team leadership, and management. The duties described are representative rather than exhaustive; assignments may be modified, and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified employees.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions in accordance with U.S. import and export regulations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a college senior with a major in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering with a Business minor.
• Working knowledge of lean concepts and demonstrated application.
• Relevant experience gained through internship or co-op opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing and able to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study and plan operations to support effective utilization of personnel, materials, machines, and facilities while learning and developing lean concepts.
• Assist with or lead Lean activities and Kaizen events, establish courses of action for tasks and projects, and work cross-functionally to achieve objectives.
• Assist in designing and improving manufacturing and production methods and control systems using new, existing, or modified machinery and equipment.
• Introduce or recommend changes to work methods, safety measures, and labor utilization.
• Improve facility efficiency through the establishment of Kanban and inventory systems.
• Develop methods for controlling production costs and conducting cost analysis.
• Develop the ability to understand and improve processes and procedures, display leadership skills, and build broad business acumen.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level