Aerospace Division Operations Manager-Manufacturing

Parker Aerospace is a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of Parker Meggitt, the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

With annual sales of $14.3 billion in fiscal year 2019, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company has operations in 50 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 63 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.

Parker Aerospace Group is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For over a century, the company has enabled engineering breakthroughs leading to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Division Operations Manager

Accountable for all operations and maintenance within the Exotic Metals Forming Division to achieve the results identified by the corporate WIN Strategy, annual improvement priorities and long-term strategic plan. Leads a team of empowered employees to continuously meet and exceed customer expectations. As a part of our empowered and diverse team, you will have a significant impact on the division and will contribute to building a world-class team by directly influencing organizational and operational excellence. We are seeking a talented individual to apply their expertise, leadership, and integration skills to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Passion for our mission and vision is a prerequisite for this role. This position will be based at our division headquarters in Kent, Washington, working closely with the Parker Aerospace Group.

• Any other duties as assigned to help drive our vision, fulfill our commitments, and carry out our organization's virtues.
• Provide dedicated support to the General Manager and collaborate closely with the leadership team to profitably grow the business and achieve division, group, and organizational objectives
• Build relationships with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products, and services.
• Lead customer experience strategy to establish and maintain premier customer service.
• Lead the division operations strategy with a focus on lean initiatives and asset management to drive operational and financial excellence
• Leads strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on manufacturing and process engineering, asset management and leveraging lean initiatives and to drive operational efficiency and financial excellence.
• Drive accountability to lean initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
• Ensure the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.
• Develop a budget plan and manages operation within budget constraints.
• Maintain familiarity with competitive environment within geographical areas of responsibility.
• Promote high performance team concepts to drive productivity, efficiency, engagement, empowerment, and profitability.
• Plan and manage internal communication, including All Hands, and drive engagement, empowerment and collaboration Identify organizational gaps, recommend solutions, and foster cross-group collaboration and synergies Collaborate with leaders to set and track business goals and drive cross-team process improvements Partner with the Division Human Resources Manager to ensure organizational health and workforce align with business objectives, including hiring, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Partner with the Division Environment, Health, and Safety Manger to foster a culture of safety and proactivity that spans across all operational aspects of the division. Ensure adherence to all organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead special projects, including the design and delivery of high-impact, cross-team projects to meet the evolving business environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business)
• Ten or more years of experience working directly with EHS, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, maintenance, and/or quality functions.
• Five or more years of experience as a people manager
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead extensive cross-group and cross functional coordination at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of demonstrating a wide range of analytical capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling internal presentations, customer facing content, and comprehensive business review materials
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and simultaneously work across multiple levels and organizational interfaces
• Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques
• Experience leading and managing high performance teams on fast-paced projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration, MBA
• PMP certification
• Lean six sigma certifications

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.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. See what we have to offer!

Health & Well-Being: Our benefits start on day 1 of employment!

• Two medical plan networks, each with 4 plan designs - you'll be sure to find the healthcare plan that fits your life! With each medical plan network, there are plans that include a Health Savings Account and a Health Reimbursement Account.
• 3 dental plan options and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
• Reduced healthcare premiums offered with a wellness incentive credit.
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Bonus

• This position receives a 25% Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance.

Retirement

• 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%.

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• To help promote a healthy work-life balance, this position receives 200 hours of Paid Time Off
• Up to 14 Paid Holidays, including paid time off every year between Christmas and New Year's.
• Paid days off for citizenship testing, marriage, birth, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer time.
• 4 weeks paid parental leave at 100% of your pay when you have a new addition to your family.

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Certain positions may be offered relocation assistance and/or stock options.

The wage range for this role considers allowances for a number of factors, including but not limited to required experience, skill level, prior training, licensure/certifications, education, and other business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $168,140 - $294,214.

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.

This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements. Completion of a U.S. Export Compliance Notice is required. Prospective employees must identify their status as a U.S. or Foreign Person, as well as their country of citizenship and residence.

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.

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