Plant Manager Jobs

Position Summary

Responsible for leading plant operations in meeting objectives as identified by the Parker WIN Strategy. Implements the Parker Lean system and strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories, and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual expectations.

The Plant Manager maintains good standing in the community and protects the reputation of the Corporation. Serves as the representative in local government matters related to the Plant and the Company.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

Reports to the Business Unit Manager. Directly leads site Production/Value Stream Managers, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, EHS Manager and Facilities/Maintenance Manager with matrix responsibility for Materials Manager, Quality Manager and Plant Controller. Provides leadership for all plant employees. Interacts with customers, trade associations, regulatory or government agencies, and division and group staff.

Responsibilities

Leads and promotes employee safety and health throughout the site.

Grows the site consistently while achieving established financial, delivery, and quality targets. Develops a budget plan and manages the site within budget constraints.

Oversee employee hiring, development, training, and discipline for the site to maintain an effective and positive work environment for the team.

Works with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products, and services. Establishes and maintains premier customer service. Maintains familiarity with the competitive environment.

Works with division leadership to set the long-term strategy for the site. Leads the strategy deployment process for the site. Leads adjacent functions to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Works with Lean resources to fully deploy the Parker Lean System throughout the site. Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Site Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.

Instills and maintains positive engagement within the plant; holds regular team meetings and assigns team members' tasks and coordinates support services needed outside the team.

Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline. Master's degree (MS or MBA) strongly preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others typically acquired through five or more years of increasing experience and responsibility including prior leadership roles.

Strong knowledge of management principles, industry practices, company and competitor products, technology, and service capabilities. Strong knowledge of operational and business processes.

Possesses strong facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve issues. Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to key stakeholders.

Note: The essential functions above have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

All applicants applying for this position must be eligible to work in the United States, as we are an Electronic I-9 / E-Verify registered company. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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