Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Parker Aerospace; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a production team leader to supervise and motivate staff on the designated shift, drive Lean Kaizen initiatives, and ensure quality and efficiency in the Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division. The role emphasizes developing standardized work, coordinating with engineering, and maintaining strong customer relations.

The position requires a technical or business degree with 4+ years’ related experience, plus demonstrated teamwork and the ability to lead process improvements

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in a technical or business discipline and 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.
• Experience with data reporting tools and manufacturing/quality information systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of team members on the designated shift.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and champion Lean Kaizen events.
• Ensure quality standards and communicate with customers while coordinating corrective actions.
• Perform capacity analysis using build plans.
• Determine staffing requirements and troubleshoot scheduling and material issues.
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions and maintain process stability.
• Promote safety policies and conduct safety investigations and audits.

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline

Tools

WebFocus

MS Power Apps

Power Automate

Power Forms

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct work activity of team members on the designated shift. Distribute workload appropriately. Motivate and empower team members. Develop team members 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 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.

Qualifications

• B.A. /B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline and 4+ years of directly related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results.
• Substantial practical knowledge and understanding of products, manufacturing processes, and/or specialty areas in quality or operations support, including applicable information systems and reports (e.g. MRP or other planning/execution systems). General knowledge of business and government regulations (e.g. manufacturing specifications, FAA, safety).
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Proven experience with data reporting tools such as WebFocus
• Experience with MS Power Apps, Forms, Power Automate

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affi 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”)

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