Position Summary

Job Title: Plant Manager

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt 

MARKETING STATEMENT 

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including afterspanet 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. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Plant Manager is accountable for Plant operations to achieve results identified by the Corporation’s Win Strategy. Leads a team of empowered employees to continuously achieve and exceed customer expectations. Broad responsibility and leadership for overall Plant operations. Implements the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Profitably grow the Plant and achieve goals measured weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. 
• Works with internal and external customers to promote and leverage Company technologies, systems, products, services and processes. 
• Establishes and maintains premier customer service at all times.
• Leads strategy deployment for the Plant initiatives and growth. Leads Manufacturing functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.
• Previous experience in team collaboration with the following Departments: Human Resources, Lean, Quality, Engineering, Information Technology Production Control and Planning.
•  Accountable for driving Lean initiatives throughout the Plant to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
• Ensures the Plant has proper inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics and quality procedures in place.
• Develops a budget plan and manages Plant within budget constraints.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Plant; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members’ tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team. Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
• Maintains familiarity with competitive environment.
• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience 

 Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required. An advanced degree is a plus. Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to Management, customers, and employees. 
• Practical experience in implementing lean technologies and practices. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Six Sigma preferred.

TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

 While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit as well as talk or hear. The team member is also frequently required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use of hands to use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.  

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: 

Benefit & Retirement Plans  

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 13 Company-Paid Holidays. 

Drug-Free Workplace In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. 

 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.   Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015) 

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.