Sr. Plant Manager

Location : ERIE, PA, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Sep 19, 2024

Job ID : 52072

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Responsible for leading Erie plant operations in meeting objectives as aligned with the Parker WIN Strategy. Implements the Parker Lean system and strategy to ensure a safe and engaging work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive Zero Defects and quality improvements, provides 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 Senior Plant Manager maintains good standing in the community, with customers and protects the reputation of the Corporation. Serves as the representative in local government matters related to the Plant and the Company.

Erie plant manufactures aerospace and defense products with annual revenue of approximately $200M.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

Reports to the Aerospace and Defense Business Unit Manager. Directly leads site Production/Value Stream Managers, Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Manager, Tool Room Manager, EHS Manager, with matrix responsibility for Materials Manager, Quality Manager and Plant Controller. Responsible for working with Human Resources and Union Leadership to operate collaboratively within the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Provides leadership for all plant employees. Interacts with customers, trade associations, regulatory or government agencies, and division and group staff.

• Leads and promotes employee safety and health throughout the site.

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

• Interprets and shares results in detailed reports, monthly updates, and oral presentations.

• Oversees 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 through effective communications and sound management practices; 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.

• Travels to customer and supplier sites when necessary as well as other Parker sites to assist/consult with manufacturing practices.

  Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others typically acquired through ten 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 and lean operating systems.

• Possesses strong facilitation and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to work as an integral part of a team, gain support or resolve issues. Demonstrated ability to make effective presentations on complex or sensitive topics to key stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  Work Experience Required

• 10 - 15 years of progressive leadership or manufacturing leadership experience.

• 3 years of experience leading a production manufacturing operation, department or supporting organization.

• Experience in two or more of the following disciplines: Safety, Quality Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Technology.

• Experience managing other leaders in the organization.

  Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline.

  Preferred Education/Experience

• Advanced degree in a technical or business field. (MS or MBA)

• Aerospace Manufacturing process knowledge, understanding the requirements of AS-9100 & NADCAP certifications.

• Experience in Labor Relations.

  Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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  Drug-Free Workplace

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