Production Manager Location: AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA, United States Job Family : Manufacturing and Production Job Type : Regular Posted : Feb 23, 2024 Job ID: 46934 Job Description is a global leader in commercial and military aircraft and aeroengine technology. With the addition of , the company collaborates with customers to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Are you ready to join an industry-leading global company that believes in empowering its employees? Are you prepared to use your inquisitive nature and strong work ethic to help our team solve the world's greatest engineering challenges? A career at Parker is rife with rewards and opportunities. But a career at Parker is not for everyone. Finding success at Parker requires dedication and an insatiable desire to win. We seek very smart people who also have the equally impressive characteristic of humility. We solve our customer's challenges as teams, working together to ask the questions that have never been asked before. Parker understands that solving the world's greatest engineering challenges requires an inquisitive and intelligent workforce, and we invest in our employees to ensure they are the best in the industry. Our global success relies on empowered employees operating in an environment that breeds ideas and solutions, and we take every possible action to ensure this happens. Production Manager Lead and develop the people and processes associated with multiple manufacturing areas or value streams. Develop and ensure the achievement of manufacturing goals related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale. Build and refine processes to ensure overall manufacturing system excellence. Functions and Responsibilities Develop and lead shop supervisors through active coaching Develop training programs for cross-training of manufacturing personnel and leadership Actively engages with employees on the production floor on a regular basis Facilitate communication and develop a shared vision within the team Proactively develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with and between all departments Proposes & assists in capacity planning, hiring, and training methods for production staff Use data and root cause analysis to improve part quality Establish production targets and metrics Develop tools, processes, and communication channels to ensure on time delivery Participate in new product development teams to support the delivery of new products on schedule Develop and ensure production follows appropriate workflow and methods Establish and implement lean manufacturing initiatives that achieve improved business results 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 Promote health and safety initiatives to improve employee welfare Have an understanding of the broader business and make decisions that benefit the organization Ensure success of factory execution to short term objectives and build capability for greater future success Qualifications Bachelor's degree 5 years previous leadership 10 years experience in manufacturing environment High level of emotional intelligence Wide degree of creativity We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package. See what we have to offer! * Benefits: Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer 2 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. You can choose from 3 dental plan options and visi