Plant Manager - Jacksonville

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.

Plant Manager
The Plant Manager is accountable for Plant operations to achieve results identified by the Corporation's Win Strategy. Leads a team of empowered employees to continuously achieve and exceed customer expectations. Broad responsibility and leadership for overall Plant operations. Implements the Parker Lean system and Win 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 daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations.

Responsibilities
* Profitably grow the Plant and achieve goals measured weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually. Works with internal and external customers to promote and leverage Company technologies, systems, products, services and processes.
* Establishes and maintains premier customer service at all times.
* Leads strategy deployment for the Plant initiatives and growth. Leads Manufacturing functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.
* Previous experience in team collaboration with the following Departments: Human Resources, Lean, Quality, Engineering, Information Technology Production Control and Planning.
* Accountable for driving Lean initiatives throughout the Plant to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
* Ensures the Plant has proper inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics and quality procedures in place.
* Develops a budget plan and manages Plant within budget constraints.
* Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Plant; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members' tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team. Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
* Maintains familiarity with competitive environment.
* 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 a Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical discipline is required. An advanced degree is a plus.
* Minimum of five years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to Management, customers, and employees.
* Practical experience in implementing lean technologies and practices.
* Excellent problem-solving skills. Six Sigma preferred.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:
* Our benefits start on day 1 of employment! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
* Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
* Access to multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
* Flexible Spending Accounts for both Childcare and Healthcare expenses as well as optional Supplemental Medical Benefits.
* Company provided Life Insurance
* Accidental Life & Dismemberment Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance. Additional supplemental benefits include legal protection plan, pet insurance coverage options, and identity-theft protection.

Financial Security and Growth:
* Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
* 401k Employer match up to 5% and an annual Retirement Income Account (RIA) contribution of 3%. Overall, 8% company match.

Time Away & Work-life Balance:
* Generous Paid Time Off: 200 hours.
* 13 paid holidays including a company-wide shut down between Christmas and New Year's.
* Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100% pay for new family additions.
* Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Career Advancement and Education:
* Career development opportunities with up to $10,000 tuition reimbursement per year.
* Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities (Social Responsibility):
* Business Resource Groups promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
* Engagement activities celebrated throughout the year. Examples include Internal Career Day, FYE Celebration, anniversary recognition events, employee appreciation, veteran appreciation, and more!
* The Parker Foundation provides access to, donation matching, disaster relief, charitable organization funding, and paid volunteer hours.

Additional Benefits:
* Employee discounts on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.)
* Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000).

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015)

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