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Parker Aerospace Group - Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

• 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 Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
• At Parker Aerospace - Exotic Metals Forming Division (EMFD), our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Base pay range

$104,400.00/yr - $174,150.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Position Summary

The Production Manager will lead and develop the people and processes associated with multiple manufacturing areas or value streams. This role develop and ensure the achievement of manufacturing goals related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale. Build and refine processes to ensure overall manufacturing system excellence.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Develop and lead shop supervisors through active coaching
• Develop training programs for cross?training of manufacturing personnel and leadership
• Actively engage with employees on the production floor on a regular basis
• Facilitate communication and develop a shared vision within the team
• Proactively develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with and between all departments
• Propose & assist in capacity planning, hiring, and training methods for production staff
• Use data and root cause analysis to improve part quality
• Establish production targets and metrics
• Develop tools, processes, and communication channels to ensure on time delivery
• Participate in new product development teams to support the delivery of new products on schedule
• Ensure production follows appropriate workflow and methods
• Establish and implement lean manufacturing initiatives that achieve improved business results
• Take a process view towards problem solving and improvements
• Assist with the planning and directing of equipment and production cell layout
• Effectively manage costs and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies
• Promote health and safety initiatives to improve employee welfare
• Understand the broader business and make decisions that benefit the organization
• Ensure success of factory execution to short?term objectives and build capability for greater future success

Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of people management / leadership experience
• Overall 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Lean 6?Sigma process improvement methodology experience
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Wide degree of creativity

Additional comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all?inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Benefits

• 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
• This position is eligible to participate in the Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.
• 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.

Drug?Free Workplace: In accordance with Parkers 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.

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

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit 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.

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