Value Stream Manager

Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner – Parker Aerospace

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise work together to shape the future of aviation.

Wide responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Implements 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 workforce, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day‑to‑day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations.

This role has two Value Stream Team Leader direct reports and responsible for all aspects of managing the Value Stream, including developing associates, process engineering, quality, budgets, employment decisions and performance assessments.

• Ownership of all aspects of the entire Value Stream, including cost analysis and opportunities, product line margin, PPV goals and manufacturing productivity.
• Responsible for POP implementation and long‑term manufacturing strategies.
• Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
• Meets with the Value Stream Leaders regularly, reflecting on problems, solutions, and challenges, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include supply chain, production control, establishing manufacturing priorities, coordination of activities with off‑shift management and order shipments.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring 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 members tasks and coordinating support services needed outside the team.
• Ensures Value Stream Leaders provide effective cross‑training for the Value Stream Associates, including backups from other areas, to assure a continuous smooth running Value Stream.
• Works with the other members of Division Staff to develop the future state value stream map and manages the plans to achieve it, as documented in the Site Tracking Center.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
  Master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and leadership of projects and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity. Previous P&L ownership experience preferred.
• Strong accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resources management, inventory control and strategic planning background.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Involved with or lead a team in LEAN process improvements/implementation preferred.

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. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Defined‑contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance at no cost to you.
• Identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and up to 13 company‑paid holidays.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. All applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.