Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Parker-Hannifin • Kalamazoo, MI

117d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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.
• Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
• Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement.
• Contain source of quality issues.
• Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Coordinate corrective action activities.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans.
• Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area.
• Ensure that departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s).
• Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety investigations and audits.
• Address safety non-compliance.
• Maintain Operation Showcase.

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.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• 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 up to 15 Company-Paid Holidays.
• Employee discounts 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.
• A free, on-site, 24-hour Fitness Center available to all active Team Members.
• Grab a bite to eat at the on-site cafeteria that provides a wide array of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees