Production Supervisor

Parker Aerospace; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parker Aerospace, based in Florida, is seeking a production leadership role overseeing a production area with 25-50 employees. You will supervise Group Leaders, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality, safety and on-time delivery while coordinating with Engineering and other functions.

The position emphasizes standardized work, staffing planning, and training subordinates, with opportunities to develop teams and participate in cost-reduction programs within a global aerospace division.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.A./B.S. in a related technical or business discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience with manufacturing environments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of Group Leaders in assigned area.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and champion Lean Kaizen events.
• Ensure quality standards and coordinate corrective action activities.
• Perform capacity analysis and determine staffing requirements for the area.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions and ensure process stability.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and conduct safety investigations and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

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.

The vision of Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is to be the global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and service of engine fuel, lubrication, and thermal management systems and components for aerospace/defense and industrial applications. By leveraging our expertise in analysis, atomization, combustion, fluid metering, and control — coupled with enterprise excellence — we will exceed customer expectations and achieve our business objectives.

SUMMARY:

Advocate and support the Corporate WIN Strategy by managing and improving the quality, cost, delivery, morale and safety of a production area. Responsible for up to 25-50 employees. Supervisory responsibility includes, but is not limited to, training and developing subordinates, delegating work assignments, writing and conducting performance appraisals, coaching and counseling employees, and administering disciplinary procedures up to and including Written Warnings. The employee has the responsibility and authority to identify the status of production materials and act 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and direct work activity of Group Leaders in assigned area. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower subordinates. Develop subordinates including, but not limited to, constructing and executing development plans.
• 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. Coordinate new product launches with Engineering.
• Ensure quality standards are met that emphasize and focus on continuous improvement 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 noncompliance. Maintain Operation Showcase.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education and experience typically acquired through either a B.A. /B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline and demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Two or more years of training and direct experience within the manufacturing area or specialty function.
• Practical knowledge of products, manufacturing processes, and/or specialty areas in quality or operations support. Ability to analyze reports and information using available information systems (e.g. MRP or other planning/execution systems). General knowledge of business and government regulations (e.g. manufacturing specifications, FAA, safety).
• Previous team participation skills and ability to develop team members through skill assessment and training. Supportive of team involvement and process. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• 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.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinity. 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

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.