EMAM Rotational Development Program Associate

Job Description

Emerging Leader Participant | Parker Hannifin

The Tone:
This is an early-career development program at Parker Hannifin, located within the EMAM Division, involving in-person rotations across various functions. Parker Hannifin, through its Baldwin Filters brand, is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine-powered equipment in industries such as On-Highway, Construction, Agricultural, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, and Marine. The company’s mission is to protect customers’ engines and mobile equipment through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding service, offering superb product quality and an extensive distribution network. This program is designed to cultivate future EMAM leaders by providing hands-on experience across critical business functions, empowering individuals to make a positive impact on the world. The role is crucial for developing a comprehensive understanding of the division’s operations, from product lifecycle to financial performance, and for driving continuous improvement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person (rotational across division functions)

• Team: EMAM Division
• Mission: Understand the EMAM Division’s end-to-end operations from order intake through production, delivery, customer support, financial performance, and continuous improvement to build leadership capability.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Complete structured rotations across EMAM Division functions to develop a strong understanding of the division’s products, customers, processes, and performance drivers.
• Project Support: Support department-specific projects, reporting, analysis, and improvement activities during each rotation.
• Data Analysis: Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvement recommendations.
• Leadership Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations to EMAM leadership summarizing rotation learnings, project progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Improvement Initiatives: Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or a related field; entry-level career professional.
• Experience: Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to work effectively across manufacturing, commercial, engineering, financial, and operational teams; ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint), learning agility, business acumen, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement mindset, and adaptability.
• Bonus: Internship, co-op, or prior work experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, marketing, or product management; exposure to Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, project management, ERP systems, or warehouse management systems; demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, military, or extracurricular activities.