Plant Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective organization with which to operate an efficient operation which satisfies customer service and distribution requirements of the geographical area assigned, through a large distribution center.
Broad 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 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
Supervises the Center's Office Manager and warehouse management personnel.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Supplements the Field Sales organization through an aggressive inside sales effort.
Develops a realistic budget plan and manages Center within budget constraints.
Supervises and reviews the processing of all customer service and order entry.
Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.
Issues periodic reports concerning status of department(s) to ensure adherence to established company policy(ies).
Implements company policies and programs to include responsibility for personnel function of hiring, training, wage and salary administration.
Maintains all physical properties to include building, grounds and equipment.
Maintains high level of housekeeping in all Center operations.
Develop and maintain Parker Targets, including an active Cost Reduction program.
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 members tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team.  Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
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. This training is the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
Minimum of five years experience in warehousing or materials management, production control or related functions.
Ability to plan work, set priorities, motivate people and possess personal initiative.
Experience in company procedures and policies.
Travel not to exceed 10%.
.Experience with Lean teams or leading Lean teams is 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.  U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.  (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.)

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples 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 all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Closing Statement

Benefits/Wages
Pay: Min: $94,299 - Max: $157,246

Benefits:

  Health, Dental and Vision insurance

  Life insurance

  STD, LTD

  Paid Parental Leave

  Paid Vacation (10 days) and Paid Sick Leave (5 days) start the first of the year.  Proration for new hires, based on month of start date.  Exempt team members start with 15 days of PTO, rather than vacation vs. sick leave.

  Sick time (accrued 1 hour per 30 hours worked -max of 5 days unless otherwise stated by law)

  13 paid holidays per year (10 scheduled and 3 floaters)

  401K with match

  Company Paid Pension Plan

  Profit Sharing

  Employee Assistance Program

  Computer Purchase Assistance

  Tuition Assistance

Parker is committed to providing team members an Empowered, Inclusive and Values driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth. We would love to have YOU on our TEAM! APPLY TODAY!!

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.
("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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Drug Tests

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.