Value Stream Manager

Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world's leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.

* We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays

* 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing

* Competitive annual bonus incentive plan

* Health and dental options effective day 1!

The Value Stream Manager will provide front line production leadership to a manufacturing value stream team, utilizing lean business systems as the keystone of the daily activities required to deliver business results in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost. Will establish a world-class manufacturing organization to support current and future challenges. This position will have direct reporting responsibility for a team consisting of Supervisor, Team Leads and Assemblers, and Manufacturing Engineers/Technicians.

Job Core Responsibilities
* Provide motivational leadership and communication to all team associates to ensure understanding and attainment of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory performance objectives and weekly shipments.
* Coordinate material and resource planning to ensure daily delivery and productivity goals are met.
* Utilize, drive, and promote understanding of Lean tools and principles to ensure the delivery of business objectives and a culture of continuous improvement. Develop and implement kaizen plans, daily management, lean conversion, and countermeasures.
* Drive complete kanban conversion and maintenance as required to deliver OTD and Inventory targets.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and procedure. Take active role in safety awareness and accident prevention.
* Develop a world-class operations organization by providing training, coaching, and counseling as appropriate.
* Ensure proper staffing levels, quality and quantity, to meet customer requirements and achieve productivity targets.
* Ensures general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements.
* Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
* Other responsibilities as assigned.
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing/Technology or related field required
Years' Experience: 7+ years of engineering experience required
Skills:
* Minimum 2-year proven shop floor operations leadership/supervisory experience in a multi-functional manufacturing environment preferred
* Working knowledge and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to kanban managed supply chain preferred
* Proven ability to develop and enhance a suboptimal organization including the formal development of direct reports preferred
* Demonstrated ability to lead in a rapid changing, intense, and demanding environment
* Outstanding spreadsheet utilization skills along with proficiency in word processing and presentation software (MS Office)
* Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
* Previous experience in a military and/or aerospace setting with ISO and FAA regulations preferred
* Excellent communicator and team builder
* Exceptional leadership skills including ability to drive improvements/results across departments
* Independent with strong sense of initiative (self-directed)
* Strong ability to balance the need for results with a focus on processes
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Mentorship passion and ability
* Strong negotiation skills
* Multi-tasked, flexible, open minded
* Analytical, fact-based problem solver
* Commitment to continuous improvement
* Decisive, fair, consistent
* High degree of attention to detail
* Strong sense of urgency
* Stress tolerant in a fast-paced, results-oriented manufacturing environment
* Ability to positively motivate teams around stretch goal success

This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which requires the incumbent to be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ["green card" holders], or have refugee or asylee status).

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

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