Production Manager

ABOUT PARKER HANNIFIN:

• 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.
• Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR 2

Position Summary: The individual will coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the production team, prioritizing tasks to maximize workflow and efficiency in a complex manufacturing environment. The individual implements the Parker Lean System and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, and provide premier customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead by example by ensuring all safety policies are followed to drive a zero accident culture
• Lead a team of technicians while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture
• Drive quality standards throughout production to reduce rework, scrap and drive a zero defect culture
• Provide a range of expertise in supporting and improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products
• Monitor production schedules, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and train team members
• Facilitate communication between shifts and collaborate with other departments to align production goals with broader business objectives
• Support Value Stream Transformations through the use of the Parker Lean System and Value Stream Tracking Center
• Transfer new products into production and continually look for ways to improve existing products from a “design for manufacturability” approach
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions to ensure consistency in processes
• Understand key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solve problems in straightforward situations; analyze possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Maintain consistent communication with team members ensuring that the weekly newsletters, events, trainings, etc. are properly communicated

Other responsibilities as assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Qualifications:

• Education requirement: must have a Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of production superviosr experience, including experience leading and managing a teams.

Required skills:

• Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Possess the ability to identify cost and time savings
• Can develop team performance metrics independently
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems independently
• Ability to plan, set priorities for the team and direct technical efforts to meet business objectives
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise resource management tools (SAP preferred)

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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