Operations Management Associate

Parker Hannifin • Manhattan, KS

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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, covering 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 associate works cross-functionally to build a broad understanding of business operations and contribute to Parker’s objectives for profitable growth, financial performance, customer service, and empowered team members. The role supports maintaining high standards of safety, customer service, delivery, quality, and cost. It has no direct reports.

The position includes developing leadership skills and business acumen; learning and applying lean concepts; assisting with process, production, and control-system improvements; and participating in leadership development experiences. Duties may be modified, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a college senior 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.
• Willingness and ability to relocate.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and improve processes and procedures while developing leadership skills and broad business acumen.
• Learn lean concepts by studying and planning operations for effective use of personnel, materials, machines, and facilities.
• Assist with or lead Lean activities and Kaizen events, establishing courses of action and working cross-functionally to complete tasks and projects.
• 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.
• Participate in leadership training and development to build skills in supervision, team leadership, and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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