Continuous Improvement Specialist - Glendale, United States - Parker Hannifin Corporation

Parker Hannifin Corporation

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary
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Responsibilities

Selects and/or customizes CI methods to effectively implement lean manufacturing for various production and business processes. May recommend changes to refine and enhance CI training and techniques.
Participates in CI planning, goal setting, and measurement. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses based on knowledge of current and planned CI activities.
Stimulates CI thinking on teams by posing new process initiatives. Coordinates activities across teams and support functions to drive continuous improvement and sustained results. Project assignments include a variety of products and processes.
Works with supporting teams to verify supplier's progress with lean initiatives, sustained cost/price reduction, and sustained quality and delivery ratings. Implements appropriate procedures and measurements to evaluate supplier's initiatives and improvements.
Utilizes and interprets various production, throughput, and/or quality data analysis and statistical reports and selects or develops appropriate measures to estimate and evaluate the impact of CI initiatives.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading publications, networking, and/or participating in professional associations.
Complies with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (e.g. FAA, environmental, safety, etc.). Advises management on needed actions.
Shares functional and specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on specific projects. Prepares and conducts technical presentations on selected topics. May mentor new employees. Work assignments include crossfunctional or project team responsibilities.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering, Manufacturing, and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through three or more years' experience that has included utilizing CI principles, total quality and problem-solving tools.