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Division Lean Manager (SSO Division – Location: Irvine, CA)

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Customer Support Operations (CSO)

Location : USA CUST SUPP IRVINE - CUSTOME

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jan 6, 2026

Job ID : 61865

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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 (SSO Division – Location: Irvine, CA)

Position Summary

Primary resource for supporting the Services and Support Organization in its Lean Transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS), with strong emphasis on Office Lean deployment across end-to-end administrative and business processes.

This role is essential in deploying and sustaining Lean practices across SSO, including Military Business and Commercial Business segment teams, as well as enabling functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Planning, Pricing, Contracts, Trade Compliance, Strategy, Marketing, Engineering and Quality.

The role delivers practical, hands-on training and coaching to leaders and teams in PLS and Office Lean methodologies to eliminate waste, improve flow, standardize work, and strengthen daily management across administrative, transactional and support processes. Measures and reports progress using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment, ensuring sustainable adoption and measurable business impact.

Delivers practical, hands-on training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the Win Scorecard and PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

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Position reports to the Division Vice President. Ensures full Parker Lean System education and Office Lean education and implementation across SSO, including business teams and functional organizations to ensure consistency, scalability and sustainability.

Partners closely with SSO Military and Commercial leaders, functional leaders, and Operational leaders to embed lean principles into daily operations, management systems, and decision making.

Develops and manages Lean team, where appropriate, and serves as a change agent and coach for leaders at all levels.

Essential Functions:

Guides all global PLS initiatives and Office Lean initiatives within the SSO Division. 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/organization-wide.

The Division Lean Manager will ensure adherence to PLS standards at the Division for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement boards enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey. Supports and coaches Plant Lean Leaders and functional lean champions in Singapore, Ansty and Miami, ensuring PLS and Office Lean consistency while allowing for local execution.

Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations to improve productivity, quality, delivery, compliance, and customer experience across both operational and office environments.

Leads division High Performance Team (HPT) initiatives, ensuring HPT teams are supported and engaged in improving the business strategies and goals using the PLS and HPT methodologies.

Ensures that the organizational structure has been reviewed and that resources are aligned for the Lean transformation.

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.

Develops and delivers ongoing Lean education and capability building for leaders, managers, and teams; promotes a continuous learning environment.

Establishes and tracks Lean performance metrics, benefits realization, and sustainability indicators through the Win Scorecard and Lean Journey Assessment.

Communicates the status, results, and benefits of all Lean efforts to the Group Lean Manager, SSO VP, SSO Staff, and Corporate Lean Leadership.

Shares Lean best practices (Office and Operations) across divisions and with Group Lean community.

Qualifications:

Five to seven years of major professional accomplishments including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects of considerable size, scope and complexity for five or more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.

Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing related field, business or engineering, and progressive career experience. An M.B.A., an advanced technical degree, or professional designation may be preferred.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Current knowledge of the latest manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.

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

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.

Competitive Compensation

+ Pay Range: $138150 to $241850 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.

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”)

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