Operations Management Associate

Operations Management Associate

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Hose Products (HPD)

Location: USA HIAWATHA IA

Job Family : Operational Leadership

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 5, 2026

Job ID: 70240

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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 in EHS, lean six-sigma, leading high-performance teams, labor law and coaching for high performance. The OMA 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 Team Members while continuously maintaining the highest degree of safety, customer service, delivery, quality, and cost.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

This position does not have direct reports.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate the 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, materials, machines, and facilities.
• Assist and/or lead Lean activities and Kaizen events by establishing courses 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 the establishment of Kanban and inventory systems.
• Develop methods for controlling production costs and cost analysis.
• Leadership training and development experiences throughout the program with the goal of developing skillsets in supervision, team leadership, and management.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• College Senior currently enrolled with a major in: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Engineering with Business minor.
• 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.
• Must be willing and able to relocate.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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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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.

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