Plant Mgr

Plant Mgr

Group: Fluid Connector Grp N. America

Division: Parker Service Centers (PSC)

Location: USA PORTLAND OR PSC

Job Family : Sales

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Jun 16, 2026

Job ID: 66384

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Responsible for the development and maintenance of an effective organization with which to operate an efficient operation which satisfies customer service and physical inventory distribution requirements of the geographical area assigned, through a large distribution center.

Broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Implements the Parker Lean System and Win Strategy to ensure a safe work environment, maximize profitable growth, drive quality improvements, provide premier customer service, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly expectations.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction:

X Has Direct Reports ___ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Supervises the Center''s Office Manager and warehouse management personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Supplements the Field Sales organization through an aggressive inside sales effort and periodic Field Sales trips.
• Develops a realistic budget plan and manages Center with budget constraints.
• Forecasts, maintains and manages inventory to ensure optimum inventory turnover while maintaining a high level of customer responsiveness.
• Supervises and reviews the processing of all customer service and order entry
• Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.
• Supervises the timely supply of inventory flow to include judicious expediting of material through manufacturing and production control.
• Issues periodic reports concerning status of department to ensure adherence to established company policy.
• Implements company policies and programs to include responsibility for personnel function of hiring, training, wage and salary administration.
• Maintains all physical properties to include building, ground and equipment.
• Develops and maintains an active safety program
• Maintains a high level of housekeeping in all Center operations.
• Develop Parker Targets, along with maintaining an active Cost Reduction program.

Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented and the area is compliant with safety requirements.

Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the Value Stream; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team. Utilizes PDCA in conjunction with the Tracking Centers and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.

Ensures Value Stream Leaders provide effective cross-training for the Value Stream Associates, including backups from other areas, to assure a continuous smooth running Value Stream. This training is the foundation of a culture that stops to fix problems in order to get quality right the first time.

Parker considers this position safety-sensitive and therefore pre-employment testing for cannabis will be required as a condition of hire. See drug test section of job posting for more information.

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years experience in warehousing management, selling or related functions.
• Ability to plan work, set priorities, motivate people and possess personal initiative.
• Experience in company procedures
• Travel not to exceed 20%
• Experience with Lean teams or leading Lean teams is preferred.

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. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions. (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.)

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $91,600/annually to $122,175/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 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is committed to providing team members an Empowered, Inclusive and Values driven work environment that encourages learning and personal growth. We would love to have YOU on our TEAM! APPLY TODAY!!

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.

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

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.

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