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Division Operations Manager - Manufacturing

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Location: KENT, WA, United States
Job Family : Manufacturing and Production
Job Type : Regular
Posted : May 14, 2025
Job ID: 50762

Job Description
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ABOUT PARKER AEROSPACE GROUP

  • 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.
  • At Parker Aerospace - Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

SUMMAY OF THE POSITION:

  • The Division Manufacturing Operation Manager will be accountable for all operations and maintenance within the Parker Aerospace Exotic Metals Forming Division to achieve the results identified by the corporate WIN Strategy, annual improvement priorities and long-term strategic plan.
  • This role will lead a team of empowered employees to continuously meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • As a part of our empowered and diverse team, you will have a significant impact on the division and will contribute to building a world-class team by directly influencing organizational and operational excellence. 
  • We are seeking a talented individual to apply their expertise, leadership, and integration skills to enable engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. 
  • Passion for our mission and vision is a prerequisite for this role. 
  • This position will be based at our division headquarters in Kent, Washington, working closely with the Parker Aerospace Group.

Functions and Responsibilities

  • Any other duties as assigned to help drive our vision, fulfill our commitments, and carry out our organization's virtues. 
  • Provide dedicated support to the General Manager and collaborate closely with the leadership team to profitably grow the business and achieve division, group, and organizational objectives
  • Build relationships with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products, and services.
  • Lead customer experience strategy to establish and maintain premier customer service.
  • Lead the division operations strategy with a focus on lean initiatives and asset management to drive operational and financial excellence
  • Leads strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on manufacturing and process engineering, asset management and leveraging lean initiatives and to drive operational efficiency and financial excellence.
  • Drive accountability to lean initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
  • Ensure the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.
  • Develop a budget plan and manages operation within budget constraints.
  • Maintain familiarity with competitive environment within geographical areas of responsibility.
  • Promote high performance team concepts to drive productivity, efficiency, engagement, empowerment, and profitability.
  • Plan and manage internal communication, including All Hands, and drive engagement, empowerment and collaboration Identify organizational gaps, recommend solutions, and foster cross-group collaboration and synergies Collaborate with leaders to set and track business goals and drive cross-team process improvements Partner with the Division Human Resources Manager to ensure organizational health and workforce align with business objectives, including hiring, developing, and retaining top talent.
  • Partner with the Division Environment, Health, and Safety Manger to foster a culture of safety and proactivity that spans across all operational aspects of the division. Ensure adherence to all organizational policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Lead special projects, including the design and delivery of high-impact, cross-team projects to meet the evolving business environment

Minimum Qualifications

Education: MUST HAVE - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Business) | preferred: Master of Business Administration, MBA

Years of experience:

  • 10+ years of experience working directly with EHS, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, maintenance, and/or quality functions.
  • 5+ years of experience as a people manager
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead extensive cross-group and cross[1][1] functional coordination at all levels
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Track record of demonstrating a wide range of analytical capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to develop compelling internal presentations, customer [1][1]facing content, and comprehensive business review materials
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and simultaneously work across multiple levels and organizational interfaces
  • Knowledge and strong fundamentals in project management approaches and techniques
  • Experience leading and managing high performance teams on fast-paced projects

CERTIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

  • PMP certification
  • Lean six sigma certifications

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: 

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.  

Competitive Compensation

Benefit & Retirement Plans 

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

  • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost. 
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
  • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
  • Career development and tuition reimbursement
  • Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
  • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
  • Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.  

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