OEM Production Manager - 2nd Shift

Supporting aircraft worldwide, Parker Aerospace's Commercial Flight Controls Division (CFCD) provides primary and secondary flight control systems that make flight possible. Tested, proven and trusted in commercial and military applications for decades, CFCD provides precise position-control actuation solutions for commercial aircraft across the globe. The division is headquartered in Ogden, UT with offices in Irvine, California. The Commercial Flight Controls Division is the global leader in fly-by-wire flight control systems and electrohydraulic products and offers the world's most advanced motor design capabilities for flight controls.

* We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays
* 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing
* Competitive annual bonus incentive plan
* Health benefits effective day 1!

2nd Shift Work Hours: M-Th 3pm-1:30am MT

The OEM Production Manager will advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area.
Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team members, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including written warnings. The team member has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and take action with such materials as defined in such documents as controlled plans and work instructions. Will interact with team members at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.

Essential Functions:
* Supervise and direct work activity of Leads in the OEM department. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower team members. Develop team members including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
* Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Team Improvement Boards (TIBs).
* Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement in an effort to improve manufacturing capability and reduce rework and scrap. Contain source of quality issues. Communicate with customers and establish and maintain effective relationships. Coordinate corrective action activities.
* Perform capacity analysis using build plans. Determine staffing requirements for the assigned production area. Ensure that departmental productivity targets are met to meet customer requirements. Troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
* Develop and deploy standardized work instructions of assigned department(s). Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
* Work with team members to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Constantly identify and eliminate waste in assigned departments. Champion Lean Kaizen events to identify cost and time savings. Participate in cost-reduction programs. Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor Degree in business or engineering required
* 2-3 years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Demonstrated leadership abilities
* Proficient computer skills
* Ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization
* Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

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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