Value Stream Mgr

Position Summary

MARKETING STATEMENT

The Defense Systems Division is part of the Parker Aerospace Group, located in Irvine, California. Our products are used across military and commercial platforms globally. We specialize in cutting edge thermal management systems and components including fans, pumps and compressors, ammunition handling systems, weapon scoring systems, dynamic pressure sensors, piezoelectric accelerometers, towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

For over fifty years, we have been a leader in defense products, contributing to the operational success of some of the most advanced military platforms worldwide.

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.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating the activity of all repairs within the MRO value stream. As the POC for all MRO-related activities, he/she will interact with customers concerning RFQs, contracts, price, delivery, and quality.

This position works independently while leading a team frequently interacting with internal stakeholders/support functions to obtain pricing, review contracts, expedite processes, monitor the status of orders, prepare shipping documents, and solve technical problems. Is accountable for the on-time completion (including improving turnaround time) of repairs and is responsible for negotiating delivery expectations with customers.

This position requires substantial knowledge of government contracts, shipping requirements, inventory control, and assembly processes. Must be able to perform job requirements under minimal supervision.

This position will implement the Parker Lean system and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations.

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

_X_ Has Direct Reports ____ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Responsible for all aspects of managing the Value Stream to include: developing associates, ensure that team consensus is used to thoroughly evaluate decisions, ensure that decisions are rapidly implemented, budget planning, employment decisions related to associates and performance assessment of all direct reports, team leaders and associates.

Essential Functions:

Ownership of Value Stream P&L's including cost analysis and new business opportunities, product line margin, delivery performance, PPV goals and manufacturing productivity.

Responsible for meeting revenue and shipment targets

Responsible for increasing margins for product portfolio over time

Responsible for POP implementation and long-term manufacturing strategies.

As the leader of the MRO organization, manages customer communications (proposal follow-up, return status, delivery negotiation/notification).

Works with Pricing and Purchasing to come up with a price for each customer request.

Works with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to come up with work instructions.

Works with Manufacturing and Planning to schedule manufacturing orders to ensure customer promise dates are met.

Maintain the MRO service records and documentation according to customer/government requirements.

Coordinate and process government order shipments with shipping.

May be required to assist in other areas of the business

Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.

Meets with the Value Stream team regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.

Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: supply chain production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off
-shift management and order shipments. Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload.

Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area is compliant with safety requirements.

Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team…