Division Materials Manager

Our Quick Coupling Division is seeking a Division Production Control Manager to oversee the direction and daily activities of the division’s inventory and production operations. This managerial and hands-on role involves developing and maintaining production plans and schedules for quick coupling manufacturing, focusing on strategic, tactical, and operational plans within a lean enterprise environment. Key areas of concentration include people, organization, process, and information technology.

About the Division

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems, with $19.9B in revenue in 2025. The Quick Coupling Division is the world’s largest manufacturer of quick couplings, which provide fast, make-or-break connections for fluid or gas transfer lines. Our plants supply critical equipment for industries such as Agriculture, Construction, and Data Processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all division inventory, including records, material tracking, stocking levels, and quality of materials, while adapting to changing business activity.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely reorder processes and material delivery.
• Administer an aggressive inventory reduction program to limit exposure to excess inventory costs and adjust levels based on backlog production.
• Analyze production requirements based on immediate sales orders and short/medium-term forecasts, considering production resources (people, materials, equipment).
• Work with division management to optimize production resource utilization across single or multi-plant facilities for on-time delivery and cost minimization.
• Prepare master schedules to establish manufacturing operation sequences and lead times, including weekly, monthly, or longer production cycles.
• Actively resolve conflicts from unpredictable variances affecting the master schedule (e.g., changing priorities, engineering changes, material shortages, scrap/repairs, labor shortages, machine availability).
• Oversee the division’s monthly sales and operations planning.
• Prepare detailed reports on current activity and suggest process improvements.

The essential functions listed are examples of the work performed; the company may modify assignments or provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees. This description reflects the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in inventory and production control.
• 4-year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management; supply chain management certification preferred.
• Analytical and technical skills to assess business practices and recommend automation opportunities.
• Advanced computer skills and understanding of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
• Innovative mindset with a strong embrace of lean enterprise principles and practices.

Pay

Pay range: $105,700 to $185,000 annually, with participation in the Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with competitive premiums.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company matching on the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with a 3% annual contribution.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, and adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefits, including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness, available at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.