Associates are introduced to the Parker accounting & finance team and quickly begin to play a significant role in day-to-day operations of the business. Each associate is exposed to a variety of corporate accounting and finance processes, manufacturing methods, financial systems, and management techniques, broadening their knowledge and experience. Projects may include hands-on plant and cost accounting, asset control, managerial accounting, internal audit, or financial reporting.
Graduates with a foundational knowledge in engineering are exposed to traditional and advanced manufacturing principals as well as introduced to business strategy, voice of customer tools, and market research to expand their understanding of how and why products are made. Associates are assigned to different Parker locations to gain insights on different technologies and business structures. Additionally, each associate is assigned a mentor as well as a sponsor who oversees their assignments and development, ensuring they gain relevant leadership experience and skills through a combination of assignments, projects, training modules, and problem-solving.
The program provides recent graduates in Supply Chain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be Parker’s leaders of tomorrow. Supply Chain LDA will have three rotations within 24 months: be familiar with Material Planning and Scheduling; Procurement; Customer Service/Logistics. Supply Chain LDA can be placed in any of Parker’s locations nationwide. Assignments will vary from interactions with more experienced supply chain managers and high visibility projects to also learning the day-to-day operations and how to manage them effectively.
The program provides graduates in Human Resources knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be Parker’s leaders of tomorrow. With rotations in 24 months, HR LDA will start from HR policies & processes, step by step mastering basic knowledge in HRIS, recruitment, L&D or total rewards. Associates may also have chance to rotate as business partner in divisions. Additionally, associates is assigned a sponsor who oversees their assignments and development, ensuring they gain relevant leadership experience and skills through a combination of assignments, projects, training modules, and problem-solving.
The two-year program prepares participants for roles of increasing responsibility through a combination of rotational assignments, structured learning, formalized feedback, and mentoring. The three rotational assignments give participants accelerated exposure to multiple teams, Enterprise IT technologies, and business environments, providing a solid foundation to determine their future career path within Parker.
Participants are introduced to Parker’s Continuous Improvement processes – both Lean & Quality – used by a world–class, global manufacturer. The objective is to develop the participants to be future functional and business leaders. Associates will spend time between several different Parker locations with four specific projects lasting approximately six months each. These meaningful projects are used to advance the participants’ skills while providing Parker with significant benefit. The specific rotations may involve a Manufacturing Value Stream Transformation, a Problem-Solving Project to achieve a Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification, a Supplier Quality Project, or a Front-Line Leader Rotation.
The young talent learns to become technical and commercial problem solvers for Parker's widely diverse customer base. The program includes trainings in Parker’s technologies, products, and applications as well as business basics, and selling skills. Associates will also get the knowledge of marketing distribution and development. They may also have opportunities to know about customer service, design engineering, manufacturing, and other key functions within Parker's operating divisions. A solid commercial and product foundation prepares program participants to build their future career path within Parker.
