Bus Unit Manager - Pneumatic Division

Business Unit Manager - Pneumatic Division

Location : Richland, MI, United States

Job Family : Manufacturing and Production

Job Type : Regular

In Motion Systems Group and Pneumatic Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose : enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.

We have an exciting opening for a Business Unit Manager in Richland, MI. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact and grow your career, consider putting your experience in motion at Parker Pneumatic Division (PDN). Here you will find a passionate team built on a winning culture that puts our people and customers first. We are inspired by our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

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. Develop 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. Maintain close contact with customers to gain insight into their needs as well as general market requirements for business unit products.

Main Responsibilities :

• Provides leadership for the business unit employees.
• Fully support 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.
• 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 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.
• Up to 25% Travel

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Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we've enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient. With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation. Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future. Our Purpose Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged.

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.

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.