Position Summary

Accountable for the operations (Safety, delivery, quality) & P&L of Hydraulic Actuators Division Europe in Wroclaw Poland with about 55+ employees. Leading a team of empowered employees to continuously meet and exceed customer & corporate expectations.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring legal and corporate requirements related to the area of responsibility; ensuring that processes in the department comply with the requirements
• Planning and implementing a strategy for the factory based on maps of the current and future state; legal and corporate requirements
• Profitably grow the business and achieve Division and Corporate goals monthly, quarterly and annually. Work with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products and services
• Lead strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on supply chain, Lean Initiatives and Sales growth in line with division and corporation strategy
• Setting goals for subordinate employees and settling them, managing the work of subordinate employees and supervising the performance of duties; preparation and implementation of development plans for subordinate employees
• Ensure the promotion of customer orientation throughout the factory
• Coordinate the implementation of the location/corporate supply chain strategy through the Material coordinator to the Material team
• Ensures the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics
• Ensuring that factory processes deliver expected results
• Assurance with Pressure Equipment Directive standards
• Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully embraced and implemented
• Ensure a safe work environment and drive towards a zero-accident-culture
• Represent the Operations at Business Unit and Country levels
• Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drive a culture of accountability and results through High Performance Teams, strategy deployment and effective performance management.
  
  

Qualifications

• A higher education degree in a technical or economic field
• Experience at least 5 years in a similar position in another company or at least 5 years in a leadership/managerial role, including a minimum of 2 years at Parker Hannifin
• Fluent in English
• Sufficient experience and background in accounting, PC skills, manufacturing, human resources management, inventory control and strategic planning
• Basic knowledge of finances (P&L, balance sheet)
• Knowledge of Lean Management/Lean manufacturing principles
• Analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
  
  

EMEA Business Descr

Parker Hannifin EMEA Sàrl (“PHEMEA”), based in Etoy, Switzerland, is the Principal Operating Company for Parker in the EMEA region. It is supported by a network of Parker Manufacturing Divisions and Sales Company Entities. Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Cylinders and Accumulators Division Europe (CADE) has been operating in Wrocław since 2014. Our main products are coolers and hydraulic accumulators, used in heavy machinery, but also in the automotive industry, agriculture, oil rigs, solar farms, and ships.