Production Mgr

About the Company

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow."

Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference.

About the Role

This Production Manager role will focus on being an advocate and support for the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety of the department. The main focus of this position will be driving meaningful progress in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

Supervisory responsibilities include training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including written warnings. The employee will have the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action as defined in controlled plans and work instructions. This role involves interaction with employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments.
• Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings.
• Participate in cost-reduction programs.
• Ensure quality standards are met, emphasizing continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap.
• Contain the source of quality issues and communicate with customers to establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Coordinate corrective action activities.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans and determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area.
• Ensure departmental productivity targets are met to fulfill customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions for assigned department(s).
• Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
• Promote and enforce compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety investigations and audits, and address safety non-compliance.
• Maintain Operation Showcase.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years of previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and Dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
• Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education

• Support for ongoing education through the Educational Reimbursement program.
• Business Resource Groups to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits

• Employee Perks on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.).
• Employee Referral program: Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.