Business Unit Manager - Parker Aerospace

Location : Oro Valley, AZ, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Nov 21, 2024

Job ID : 49951

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Parker Aerospace, an operating segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, is one of the world’s leading producers of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for the aerospace industry. We design and build equipment for virtually every aircraft and aero engine being produced in the world today.

In addition to game-changing technology, our customers look to us for shorter lead times, lower costs, higher reliability, and lifetime support. All coupled with the positive attitude and innovative thinking of a true business partner.

Parker Aerospace provides unmatched performance for both our customers and shareholders, built on a foundation of core company values. As a result, our business growth is impressive and consistent. Best of all, our team members share in the success resulting from that growth.

· We offer competitive vacation and 13 paid holidays

· 401(k) with a 5% matching contribution with immediate investing

· Competitive annual bonus incentive plan

· Health benefits effective day 1!

The Business Unit Manager is responsible for leading the business unit of a division meeting objectives as identified by the Corporation's Win Strategy. Manages the Profit and Loss (P&L) asset performance of the business unit. Develops world-class manufacturing operations through the use of automation, documented processes, demand flow technologies, and a team of empowered employees to continuously meet customer expectations. Maintains close contact with customers to gain insight into their needs as well as general market requirements for business unit products.

Provides leadership for the business unit employees. Fully supports Division General Manager. Interacts with current and prospective customers, trade associations, regulatory or government agencies, all levels of the organization including corporate officers, group and corporate staff functions.

Essential Functions:

• To profitably grow the business unit consistently and annually. Works with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products and services.

• Establishes and maintains premier customer service. Leads by example.

• Leads strategy deployment for the business unit concentrating on lean initiatives, strategic pricing and strategic procurement. Leads Operating, Manufacturing, Engineering, Information Technology, Human Resources, Lean Accounting, Planning, Sales/Marketing and New Product Development functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.

Accountable for driving lean initiatives, strategic procurement and strategic pricing initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.

• Develops a budget plan and manages the business unit within budget constraints.

• Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.

• Represents the operation at the business unit and division levels.

• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.

• Ensures that the business unit conform to local, state and federal government regulations. Promotes business unit within industry, manufacturing, trade associations and local community.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline required

• 10+ years of related experience in a heavy engineering environment;aerospace industry experience highly preferred

• Excellent knowledge of management and marketing principles, industry practices, company and competitor products, technology, and service capabilities

• Knowledge of business and operational processes; proposal development, contract negotiations and program management. May require knowledge of international budgeting and acquisition processes and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others typically acquired through ten or more years of increasing experience and responsibility including prior leadership and/or program management role

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to top management, customers, and employees

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

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.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

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