Value Stream Planner

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Kent, WA, is hiring a Value Stream Planner to collaborate with manufacturing teams to plan and execute programs and build plans. The role supports order placement and follow-up for purchased products to ensure on-time delivery.

You will analyze orders, coordinate with internal/external suppliers, and reinforce lean planning practices across the value stream while managing multiple projects and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other technical field required.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably high-volume/low-mix.
• Proficiency with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of Lean in Job Shop or mid-volume operations (Value Stream).
• Proven ability to make decisions based on facts and information.
• Proficient with MS Office with extensive Excel experience.
• Minimal project management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production control tasks (ship reports, input material releases).
• Analyze sales orders within planning lead time to ensure material availability.
• Support value stream by planning manufacturing build plans.
• Troubleshoot and handle exceptions to product flow.
• Analyze trends and issues in production planning; initiate countermeasures.
• Organize/manage multiple conflicting projects.
• Coordinate supplier replenishment methods.
• Manage discrepant and stranded inventory to minimize WIP.
• Monitor and update MRB work orders until flow is restored.
• Participate in Lean process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production Supervisor and Value Stream Support for root-cause resolution of downtime.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of transactions and communications.
• Communicate effectively in team settings; work with cross-functional teams.
• Work independently with initiative.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

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.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Value Stream Planner

The Value Stream Planner is an experienced member of a Value Stream Manufacturing team. This position is responsible for collaboratively working with others to plan and execute manufacturing programs and build plans. Assisting with order placement and follow up related to purchased products, the Value Stream Planner will reinforce work order scheduling policy ensuring on time conforming product delivery.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Execution of daily production control tasks as assigned (including ship reports, and input material releases).
• Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time ensuring material is available to fulfill scheduled orders.
• Support the value stream as required by planning manufacturing build plans.
• Help with troubleshooting and dealing with exceptions to product flow.
• Performs analysis that highlights trends, drivers, and issues with production planning. Initiates counter measures to resolve issues, develop capability, and ensures resolution.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple conflicting projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions.
• Coordinate and support internal and external supplier replenishment methods.
• Manage discrepant and stranded inventory to minimize work in process.
• Responsible for monitoring, reporting and updating MRB work center manufacturing work orders until returned to the standard flow of work in the shop.
• Actively participate in Lean process improvement and projects.
• Active collaboration with Production Supervisor and Value Stream Support team in root-cause resolution of production down time.
• Successful execution of basic program plans as assigned. Must possess follow-up accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present information effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to successfully interact with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or other technical field.
• Manufacturing experience desired, preferably in a high-volume, low-mix environment
• Use of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools
• Understanding of how to apply Lean in a Job Shop (such as QRM) or in mid-volume repetitive operations (such as Value Stream).
• Proven ability to demonstrate good judgement and make effective decisions based on facts and information at hand.
• Proficient with MS Office Products with extensive experience in Excel.
• Minimal Project Management Experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in operational or manufacturing environments including familiarity with the Theory of Constraints is a plus.

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.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $70890 to $117300 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.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…rative 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”)

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