Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Aerospace Group Hiring for Materials & Production Manager (Production Control/Logistics) at Kalamazoo, MI  Full Time

SUMMARY:

Responsibility for leading the operation of one or more plant functions. Implements under the direction of the Business Unit Manager the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a qualified workforce, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and annual expectations.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

Has Direct Reports

Responsible for developing and leading associates, employment decisions and performance assessments of an assigned deparment(s). Responsible for leading all aspects of the department(s) under the direction of the Business Unit Manager to include: associate development, utilization of team consensus to evaluate decisions, ensure rapid implementation of decisions, budget development and adherence, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of Group Leaders and associates. Work with business unit manager, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Matrix responsibilities for Production manufacturing activities. These activities need to help achieve division sales objectives and maintain 100% on-time customer deliveries. Matrix responsibilities for personnel involved with the MRP database to achieve and maintain a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership.
• Monitors Production Control performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies
• Monitors Shipping/Receiving performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies.
• Monitors Storeroom performance and investigates discrepancies to resolve/eliminate process deficiencies
• Utilize corporate developed tracking systems such as PHconnect, PFEP (plan for every part), and S&OP (sales and operations)- Accountable for location(s) materials metrics and Standards of Performance.
• Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.
• Ensure all the location(s) material management policies are consistent with the inventory control objectives of the Corporation.
• Work closely with divisional materials personnel to maintain continuity with purchasing and supplier management processes
• Advise on supplier-managed inventory or supplier-based contracts with customers.
• Support internal or external audit requirements relative to inventory control functions.
• Prepare and manage department budget within established guidelines.
• Provide professional development for all team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.
• Benchmark and implement best practices as appropriate.
• Actively support and implement lean principles at the division.
• Facilitate Kanban, materials requirement planning technique, throughout division.
• The Team Leader will meet with the associates regularly. Reflecting on problems, solutions and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leads the team(s) in daily operations and continuous improvements, which include but are not limited to: supply chain, production control, manufacturing priorities and coordination between all shifts in the value stream. The Team Leader will assist the Value Stream Manager to create continuous product flow, utilize pull systems and to level the workload.
• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere; hold regular team meetings and assign team member tasks and coordinate support activities form departments outside of the team. Utilize PDCA in conjunction with Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
• Provide effective cross training for associates and backups from other value streams to assure the continuous smooth running of the value stream. Encourage team to stop and fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.
• Work with the Unit Business Manager to develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it as documented in the Value Steam Tracking Center. In addition, the Team Leader works with the Group Leader and the Team to maintain Team Improvement Boards. A visually controlled environment must be developed to assure no problems are hidden.

Qualifications
B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline.

Professional level experience of five or more years and demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.

Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technology, information systems, and/or specialty areas, and general business practices.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.

Sufficient background in manufacturing, human resource management, inventory control, and PC skills.

Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills. Ability to assess and develop individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for challenges. Serve as model by promoting safety, new ideas and positive change

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with LEAN teams or leading LEAN teams is preferred.

SAP experience is preferred

Founded in 1917, Parker Hannifin Corporation is a $13.7 billion, global company.

With annual sales of $13.7 billion in fiscal year 2020, 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 49 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’s engineering expertise and broad range of core technologies uniquely positions the company to solve some of the world’s greatest engineering challenges. By partnering with customers, Parker improves their productivity and profitability and seeks new ways to solve humanity’s biggest challenges.