Production Lead

Parker Hannifin; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,052 - 68,397; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Career development reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin, located in Simi Valley, is seeking a Production Lead to oversee production in complex electromechanical assembly. The role includes planning, scheduling, and ensuring quality standards are met while mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, organizational skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Competitive compensation includes a pay range from $29.80/hr to $49.65/hr and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5+ years of relevant experience in production.
• Capable of performing complex assembly operations.
• Ability to analyze production data and make adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and monitors the production cycle.
• Oversees daily production operations ensuring quality standards.
• Trains and mentors manufacturing staff on best practices.
• Monitors equipment and machinery for maintenance needs.
• Analyzes production data to identify trends.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Mechanical assembly

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Vocational training or apprenticeships

Job description

About Parker Hannifin

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and 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.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high‑temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

Production Lead

Position Summary

The Production Lead oversees the production area in a variety of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations in accordance with company policy and safety procedures. Ensures an effective and accurate production line that minimizes costs and aligns with the unit objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and monitors the production cycle, following company instructions
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Train and mentor manufacturing staff, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
• Monitor equipment and machinery for any malfunctions, arranging for maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, making adjustments to processes or resources to meet production targets.
• Coordinates the efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
• Applies process specifications governing the production of product within an assigned cell, records production time and quantity data at the cell.
• Performs complex precision assembly in accordance with written, visual and verbal instruction.
• Conducts inspections of own and/or other associates work to insure correctness in accordance with company and/or customer drawing.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring production cycles.
• Capable of performing complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations.
• Good organizational skills to lead activities of production cycle.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures.
• Skilled problem‑solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent.
• Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field.

Years Experience: 3 – 5+ years of relevant experience.

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.

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

Competitive Compensation

Pay Range: $29.80/hr to $49.65/hr

Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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 Company‑Paid Holidays.

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.

(“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 Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.