Operations Mgmt Assoc

Operations Mgmt Assoc

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Hose Products (HPD)

Location : USA RED OAK IA HPD

Job Family : Operational Leadership

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Feb 6, 2026

Job ID : 62649

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The Operations Leadership Program Associate will participate in an 18 month Leadership Development Program (LDP) to develop for future operations leadership roles within Parker Hose Products Division. The program consists of several rotations in one facility, including lean transformation, supply chain and operations leadership. Special training in EHS, lean six-sigma, leading high performance teams, labor law and coaching for high performance. The OLP will work cross-functionally to develop deep level understanding of business operations and to impact Parker's Win Strategy objectives of Profitable Growth, Financial Performance, Customer Service and Empowered Employees while continuously maintaining the highest degree of safety, customer service, delivery, quality, and cost.

• Demonstrate ability to understand and improve processes and procedures, to develop and display leadership skills and to build broad business acumen.
• Learning and developing lean concepts by studying and planning operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities.
• Assist and/or lead Lean activities and Kaizen events by establishing course of action to accomplish task/project 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 establishment of Kanban and inventory systems.
• Develop methods for controlling production costs and costs analysis.
• Leadership training and development experiences throughout the program with the goal to develop skillsets in supervision, team leadership and management.
• Other duties as assigned
• College Senior standing currently enrolled in a Business or Industrial Engineering program.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Working knowledge of lean concepts and demonstrated application.
• Relevant experience gained through internship or co-op opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Operations Leadership Program Associate (Posting)

Why Choose Us?

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. We encourage our team members to pursue ideas, and more importantly, we listen to them. When we succeed, we recognize team member achievements and create exceptional opportunities for career growth with a global company.

About the Role:

The Operations Leadership Program Associate will participate in an 18 month Leadership Development Program (LDP) to develop for future operations leadership roles within Parker Hose Products Division. The program consists of several rotations in one manufacturing facility, including lean transformation, supply chain and operations leadership. In this role, you will also receive special training in EHS, lean six-sigma, leading high performance teams, labor law and coaching for high performance.

A career at Parker offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company's goal of solving the world's greatest engineering challenges.

We are looking for People with these Qualifications:

• College Senior standing currently enrolled in a Business or Industrial Engineering program.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Relevant experience gained through internship or co-op opportunities.
• Working knowledge of lean concepts and demonstrated application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

What you will need to succeed:

• Drive for Results: utilize motivational techniques to improve performance continuously.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze results, check production levels and investigate production issues to ensure efficient department operation.
• Safety driven: teach plant safety regulations and housekeeping practices and encourage employees to become safety conscious.
• Strong Communication skills: Ability to listen, communicate needs and results, and motivate the team.
• An Innovator: Driven to get creative, continuously improve and embrace lean practices.
• Enthusiastic Change Agent: Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to communicate with and present to all levels of the organization regarding new or existing initiatives. Conduct training of the workforce as needed.
• Strong organizational skills: maintain appropriate logs and reports.
• Maintain a customer focus and have attention to details and quality. Ability to make sound decisions that will benefit the customer, the team, and the company.

What you'll get from us.

A Parker employee makes a positive impact on the world, and in turn, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees. We do this by establishing engaging and supportive work environments, investing in the health and wellness of our employees and their families, encouraging the continued education and skill development of our employees and teams, and offering exceptional advancement opportunities.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.
• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflects skills, competencies, and potential.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign on / retention bonus

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.

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