Production Mgr

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 120 hours + 15 holidays

Parental leave 4 weeks at 100% pay

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Production Manager to lead the department, drive Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost improvements, and support the Corporate WIN Strategy.

You will supervise staff, train team members, and coach performance to meet production goals while maintaining a safe work environment. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify waste, implement standardized work, and deploy Lean Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and champion Lean Kaizen events.
• Ensure quality standards and reduce rework and scrap; communicate with customers and coordinate corrective actions.
• Perform capacity analysis and determine staffing for the production area; meet productivity targets.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions to ensure process stability.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Parker Hannifin

About Parker Aerospace:

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.

Position Summary:

This Production Manager role will have primary responsibilities to be an advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of the department, while driving meaningful progress in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost will be the main focus of this position.

Supervisory responsibility includes, but are not limited to, training and developing team members, delegating work assignments, coaching and counseling employees, 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Promote and enforce compliance of safety policies and procedures. Conduct safety investigations and audits. Address safety non-compliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• 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.

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:

• 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.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well‑being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 15 paid holidays
• 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:

• Support for ongoing education through our Educational Reimbursement program.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perks 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).
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Parker provides a drug-free workplace in accordance with its policies and applicable state laws. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affrgative 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.