Parker Hannifin - Airway Heights, WA
posted 5 months ago
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. The Production Manager role is pivotal in leading and developing the people and processes associated with multiple manufacturing areas or value streams. This position is responsible for developing and ensuring the achievement of manufacturing goals related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale. The Production Manager will build and refine processes to ensure overall manufacturing system excellence, actively engaging with employees on the production floor and facilitating communication to develop a shared vision within the team. The Production Manager will develop and lead shop supervisors through active coaching, create training programs for cross-training of manufacturing personnel and leadership, and proactively develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all departments. This role involves proposing and assisting in capacity planning, hiring, and training methods for production staff, using data and root cause analysis to improve part quality, and establishing production targets and metrics. The Production Manager will also develop tools, processes, and communication channels to ensure on-time delivery, participate in new product development teams, and establish and implement lean manufacturing initiatives that achieve improved business results. In addition, the Production Manager will 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. Promoting health and safety initiatives to improve employee welfare is also a key responsibility, along with ensuring the success of factory execution to short-term objectives and building capability for greater future success.