Manager
Parker Aerospace
Parker Aerospace is an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Because we are one of the world’s leading producers of hydraulic, fuel, flight control, and pneumatic systems and components for the aerospace industry, aircraft manufacturers in every market are turning to Parker for the systems and support they need to move ahead.
In addition to breakthrough technology, they’re looking to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, shared risk, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a real partner.
For most of the last century, we have been designing and building equipment for virtually every aircraft and engine flying in the Western world.
Our culture, values, innovation and people along with a common sense of integrity in their work is why our business continues to grow.
SUMMARY
Leads a major operations unit to accomplish production, operations support, and quality objectives through a centralized function or through the coordinated efforts of multiple teams within the unit. Establishes and implements tactical and operational strategy to achieve division objectives.
I. Complexity
Define production schedules and specific outcome measures for a major operations unit at a large division. Acts as an advisor to staff to resolve production, quality, or operations support problems; initiates and coordinate inter-organizational efforts to meet customer requirements. Operations may involve multiple product types, suppliers, and cover more than a single facility. Process and quality requirements may involve extensive manufacturing technologies.
II. Impact
Has primary responsibilities for resource allocation (e.g. capital equipment, staffing, material and inventory control, facilities, etc.) having an identifiable impact on production cost, quality and performance to schedule. Frequent contact with customers and across internal teams concerning production priorities, interdependencies, and schedules
Job Requirements:
Knowledge of the relevant manufacturing, quality or operations support function and a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and eight or more years of progressive experience within the specialty area. Certification or a professional designation in a specialty area (e.g. APICS) may be required or preferred depending on position requirements.
Four or more years of increasing responsibility for leadership within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning and team organizational skills.
Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.
The ability to establish and maintain Standard Work for the Master Scheduling, Planning and Scheduling disciplines
Establish and implement functional metrics for measuring data integrity, individual accountability on key performance indicators.
Working knowledge of Kanban/Pull and other inventory control systems
Proven leadership in multiple disciplines and ability to build a high performance team.
Knowledge of lean principles.
Please upload resume in Word (.doc) format with your online application. A cover letter summarizing experience against above qualifications is strongly recommended.
Equal opportunity/Affirmative action employer, U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.