Senior Operations Manager (Aerospace)
Group: Aerospace Group N. America
Division: Fire, Safety & Power Systems (FPS)
Location : USA Simi Valley, CA - Voyager
Job Family : Manufacturing and Production
Job Type : Regular
Posted : Jun 18, 2026
Job ID : 64949
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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.
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 to focus 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.
Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering, through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing ending with delivery to the customers.
Parker Aerospace is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.
Parker Aerospace, Simi Valley, CA - Fire, Safety, and Power Division is also a key supplier to select Energy markets including Nuclear gas Analyzers and Nuclear containment vessel penetration Cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.
SENIOR SITE OERATION MANAGER (AEROSPACE)
Position Summary:
The Senior Site Operation Manager is accountable for leading a manufacturing leadership team within the Business Unit to achieve results aligned with the Parker WIN Strategy and Division/Business unit Strategy Deployment goals.
The Operation Manager will provides leadership for Operations employees. Coordinates cross-functional activities that may include any or all the following: Sales & Marketing, Design Engineering, Applications Engineering, Inventory Control and Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Lean.
Responsibilities:
To create and foster an environment that engages and empowers team members and prioritizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
To profitably grow the business and achieve value stream, division, and corporate goals monthly, quarterly and annually.
Lead strategy deployment for the operation, concentrating on Lean Initiatives and asset management. Lead manufacturing and process engineering to ensure operational efficiency and economy.
Ensure that daily operations are driven by KPIs that clearly connect Division, Operations, and Value Stream objectives with defined governance and management standard work.
Provide leadership of daily operations in a union manufacturing shop, ensuring compliance with labor agreements, safety regulations, compliance, and production goals.
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and morale on the operations floor, including organizing team-building events, recognition programs, and feedback sessions.
To deliver premier customer service as customer facing Operations focal. Provide support and address customer concerns through direct interaction and presentations that clearly articulate a message of support and customer satisfaction.
Support mentorship opportunities and career development plans to nurture and advance the skills and careers of employees.
Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented.
Ensure the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.
Develop budget plans and manage operation within budget constraints.
Maintain familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.
Represent the operation at the value stream and division levels.
Provide leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Promote a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to create and implement a vision to motivate and empower the team in a drive for sustained excellence.
Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
Current knowledge of the latest Lean methodology, manufacturing technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.
Education & Experience:
Education requirement:Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing related field, business or engineering, and progressive career experience. An M.B.A., an advanced technical degree, or professional designation may be preferred.
Year of experience: 10+ years of successful Operations leadership with quantifiable results in a complex manufacturing environment with teams of considerable size and diverse functionality.
Aerospace Manufacturing experience is ideal.
Large scale manufacturing environment experience: 400+ team members population and >$500 MM in revenue.
Drug-Free Workplace- In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides 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.
Competitive Compensation
Pay Range: $138,150 to $241,850 annually
Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Benefit & Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
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 Company-Paid Holidays.
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")
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)
