Site Operations Manager/Plant Manager

Site Operations Manager/Plant Manager

Group: Aerospace Group N. America

Division: Braking Systems

Location : USA AKRON OH

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Mar 4, 2026

Job ID : 61524

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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. We believe that the key to bringing talented new team members into our organization is by focusing on everyone's talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles in Parker that may be a good fit.

Position Summary

Reporting to Division Management with matrix reporting across key global value streams, the Site Operations Manager (Plant Manager) will be accountable for operations across a diverse aerospace wheel & brake facilities to achieve results identified by the divisions goals and objectives. Responsible to lead a team of empowered employees to ensure a safe and successful work environment. Provide guidance and model the implementation of Parker Lean Systems and the Win Strategy to engage our team members, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, and reduce inventory and process lead times.

Accountable for: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Support, Logistics, EH&S

Essential Functions

• Safety: enables a Safety First culture
• Financial: responsible for the financial performance of the plant, achieve goals measured weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Business Improvement: Accountable for driving Lean initiatives and a quality culture throughout the plant to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented
• Supports and aligns with divisional value stream goals and objectives as required
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to promote and leverage Company technologies, systems, products, services, and processes.
• Establishes and maintains premier customer service at all times.
• Supports/Leads strategy deployment for plant initiatives and growth.
• Leads Manufacturing functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.
• Ensures Logistics & Distribution functions, Production Control, and Inventory management to support premier customer service.
• Develops a budget plan and manages the plant within budget constraints.
• Interactions with the Union as the Plant Operations representative
• This position assumes the plant FAA Accountable Manager role
• Instills and maintains an inclusive and positive can-do team atmosphere within the Plant and division value streams; regular team member engagement, encouraging two-way feedback, assigning team members? tasks, and coordination of support services needed across the team.
• Promotes workforce skills & talent development through coaching, training systems, talent management, and individual development.
• Maintains familiarity with competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Business or related discipline required; Master degree in related discipline a plus
• 5-8 years? experience inindustrial operations and transformational leadership, ideally cross functional experience in business and operational processes
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper opportunities.
• Must have functional understanding of cost accounting and adopt to practical application.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience working and managing teams in a multi-discipline matrix environment required.
• Able to deal with and succeed in the face of ambiguity; engages and inspires diverse teams.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, facilities support systems, safety and environmental practices and regulations.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• 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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

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.

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.

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