Materials Manager - Kit Room & Dock

Org Marketing Statement

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.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At the Commercial Flight Controls Division, we are the preferred supplier of flight control solutions for the commercial, regional, business jet and advanced air mobility marketplace by offering a premier customer experience with superior engineered products that exceed our customer and regulatory requirements.

Position Summary

The Materials Manager will lead day-to-day kit room and dock operations-full responsibility for the kit room, receiving dock, shipping dock, and all material handling to ensure safe, accurate, and timely material flow to production. Drive performance in dock-to-stock, pick/kit accuracy, inventory accuracy, on-time shipment (OTD), and freight execution through strong leadership and continuous improvement using Lean/5S, standard work, and visual management.

As a leader in this critical role, you will manage the internal logistics engine of the plant: inbound receiving, kit room organization, kitting to production, internal material management, finished goods staging, packing, and shipping documentation. You will supervise material handlers and coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Engineering to prevent disruptions, maintain inventory integrity, and meet shipment commitments. This is a hands-on role with clear accountability for safety, accuracy, standard work, and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the kit room, receiving dock, shipping dock, and material handling team (assignment, pacing, coaching, and coverage)
• Ensure safe work execution across docks and the kit room
• Manage inbound receiving: verify counts/condition, process receipts, coordinate inspection holds as needed, and drive dock-to-stock performance
• Own kit room organization: location accuracy, slotting/space utilization, labeling, and material identification/traceability
• Execute and improve kitting to production: kit build accuracy, shortages management, priority changes, and timely delivery to point-of-use
• Manage finished goods staging, packing, and shipping: packaging compliance, labeling, documentation (BOL/packing lists), and shipment verification
• Coordinate freight and courier execution: carrier scheduling, dock appointments, LTL/parcel processing, freight claims/damage follow-up, and cost awareness
• Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined transactions, cycle counting, reconciliation, and root-cause corrective actions for variances
• Create and sustain SOPs, standard work, and training for receiving, kitting, picking, packing, and shipping; ensure new-hire and refresher training
• Monitor daily performance using visual boards and routines; drive problem-solving with Production/Planning for shortages, expedites, and schedule changes
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Supplier Quality as needed to resolve receiving discrepancies (quantity, damage, paperwork, nonconforming material) and prevent recurrence
• Support continuous improvement using Lean/5S: aisle discipline, shadow boards, staging rules, ergonomic improvements, and waste reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse/kit room operations, materials management, and/or internal logistics in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of direct leadership experience
• Strong working knowledge of ERP transactions (receiving, transfers, picking/kitting, cycle counts, shipping confirmation) and inventory controls
• Demonstrated results improving inventory accuracy, pick/kit accuracy, and dock/warehouse throughput using metrics and standard work
• Solid understanding of shipping processes (documentation, packaging/labeling, carrier coordination, basic freight modes: parcel/LTL/FTL)
• Proven ability to lead safely in an industrial environment; familiarity with OSHA expectations and safe material handling practices
• Strong communication and coordination skills across Production, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality; calm execution under changing priorities
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and comfort using operational dashboards and reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or sustaining Lean/5S, Kanban/two-bin replenishment, or PFEP elements within warehouse/material flow
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM/CSCP) or Lean certification (a plus)
• Experience with dock appointment systems, shipping systems, or carrier portals; familiarity with freight claims and damage prevention practices

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

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.

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.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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")

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