Division Operations Manager

Accountable for an operation within a Division to achieve results identified by the Corporations WIN Strategy and Division/Business unit Strategy Deployment goals. Leads a team of empowered employees to continuously meet and exceed customer expectations.

Provides leadership for division wide operations, managing plant leadership at multiple locations. Coordinates cross-functional activities that may include any or all of the following: Sales & Marketing, Design Engineering, Applications Engineering, Inventory Control and Production. Interacts with current and prospective customers, Sales Representatives & Distributors, all levels of the Division.

• To profitably grow the business and achieve Business Unit, Division and Corporate goals monthly, quarterly 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 strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on Lean Initiatives and Sales growth. Leads Manufacturing, Applications Engineering, and Sales/Marketing functions to ensure operational efficiency and economy.

• Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.

• Ensures the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.

• Develops a budget plan and manages operation 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.

• Bachelors Degree in a technical or business discipline is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of five years experience in Manufacturing, Sales Engineering or Administration.
• 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 management, customers, and employees.

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.

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