Operations Management Associate

About the Role

The Operations Management Associate (OMA) will participate in an 18-month Leadership Development Program (LDP) to develop future operations leadership roles within the Parker Hose Products Division. The program consists of three rotations in one facility, including lean transformation, supply chain, and operations leadership. Special training is provided in EHS, lean six-sigma, leading high-performance teams, labor law, and coaching for high performance.

The OMA will work cross-functionally to develop a deep understanding of business operations and to impact Parker's Win Strategy objectives:

• Profitable Growth
• Financial Performance
• Customer Service
• Empowered Team Members

The role continuously maintains the highest degree of safety, customer service, delivery, quality, and cost.

Scope/Supervision And Interaction

• This position does not have direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to understand and improve processes and procedures.
• Develop and display leadership skills.
• Build broad business acumen.
• Learn and develop lean concepts by studying and planning operations for the effective utilization of personnel, materials, machines, and facilities.
• Assist and/or lead Lean activities and Kaizen events by establishing courses of action to accomplish tasks/projects and working cross-functionally to achieve.
• Assist in the design and improvement of manufacturing/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.
• Maximize facility efficiency through the establishment of Kanban and inventory systems.
• Develop methods for controlling production costs and cost analysis.
• Gain leadership training and development experiences throughout the program with the goal of developing skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Lean Concepts: Working knowledge and demonstrated application.

Qualifications

• College Senior currently enrolled with a major in: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering with Business minor.
• Relevant experience gained through internship or co-op opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Must be willing and able to relocate.