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Production Manager - Assembly & Test; Traditional Pumps

Job in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, 49006, USA
Listing for: PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Production Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Production Manager - Assembly & Test (Traditional Pumps)

Responsibilities

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is a key role responsible for advocating and supporting the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of the Shoes and Valves team. The position has responsibility for hourly personnel. Additionally, this position provides indirect leadership to other key support team members and serves as the leader of the High-Performance Team.

Driving meaningful progress in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost will be the main focus of this position.

Essential Functions
  • Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings. The employee 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 employees at all levels of the organization, customers, and outside contacts.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-3 years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Must have ability to effectively work with people in a team environment and at various levels of the organization.
  • Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive compensation, including participation in annual incentive programs, and benefits designed with health, wealth, and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

  • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and…
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