Production Supervisor II (2nd Shift)

Parker; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Career development

Disability insurance

Job summary

Parker Meggitt, part of Parker Hannifin, is hiring a Production Supervisor 2 in Simi Valley, CA. The role leads a production team, implements the Parker Lean System, and drives safety, quality, and efficiency in a complex manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate daily operations, optimize workflows, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team and enforce safety policies to drive a zero-accident culture.
• Drive quality standards to reduce rework and defects.
• Monitor schedules and drive process improvements across shifts.
• Collaborate with other departments to align production goals with business objectives.
• Transfer new products into production and improve existing ones.
• Develop standardized work instructions to ensure consistency.
• Communicate team activities and training through newsletters and events.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & prioritization

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

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 SUPERVISOR 2

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor will coordinate and oversee the daily operations of the production team, prioritizing tasks to maximize workflow and efficiency in a complex manufacturing environment. The individual implements the Parker Lean System and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, and provide premier customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by ensuring all safety policies are followed to drive a zero accident culture
• Lead a team of technicians while fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture
• Drive quality standards throughout production to reduce rework, scrap and drive a zero defect culture
• Provide a range of expertise in supporting and improving the manufacturing capabilities to produce products
• Monitor production schedules, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, and train team members
• Facilitate communication between shifts and collaborate with other departments to align production goals with broader business objectives
• Support Value Stream Transformations through the use of the Parker Lean System and Value Stream Tracking Center
• Transfer new products into production and continually look for ways to improve existing products from a “design for manufacturability” approach
• Develop and deploy standardized work instructions to ensure consistency in processes
• Understand key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solve problems in straightforward situations; analyze possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Maintain consistent communication with team members ensuring that the weekly newsletters, events, trainings, etc. are properly communicated

Other Responsibilities As Assigned

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Qualifications

• Education requirement: must have a Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline required
• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, including experience leading teams

Skills

• Excellent ability to apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Possess the ability to identify cost and time savings
• Can develop team performance metrics independently
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems independently
• Ability to plan, set priorities for the team and direct technical efforts to meet business objectives
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement
• Ability to explain a range of complex technical information
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion

Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise resource management tools (SAP preferred)

Conditions of Employment

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

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

• Pay Range: 84,915 to $141,320 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

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 Company-Paid Holidays.

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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.

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