Parker Hannifin

Aftermarket Operations Manager - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin • $140K — $246K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years in Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Operations, or related fields.
  • Proven experience leading teams in a customer-focused environment.
  • Strong grasp of operational performance metrics: cost, quality, delivery, and productivity.
  • Ability to develop talent and manage team performance effectively.
  • Solid business acumen for evaluating operational and strategic decisions.
  • Experience with P&L ownership in aftermarket and high-mix operational settings.

Responsibilities

  • Own aftermarket strategy and make P&L decisions based on profitability and customer needs.
  • Lead execution for $450M in annual revenue, managing production and logistics functions.
  • Drive margin expansion through process improvements and operational discipline.
  • Act as escalation leader for customer management, ensuring service performance.
  • Balance inventory practices with demand and operational flow requirements.
  • Implement Lean practices for continuous improvement in safety, quality, and delivery.
  • Provide leadership and development for team members across multiple functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage with competitive premiums.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 5% and annual company contributions.
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid parental leave and various disability programs.
  • Assistance programs including adoption support, Care.com membership, and financial planning.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

SUMMARY:

The Aftermarket Operations Manager provides leadership for Parker Hannifin's Aftermarket operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and profitable execution for approximately $450M in annual revenue/product delivered to customers. This role is accountable for end-to-end aftermarket operational performance across planning, scheduling, production, shipping, quality, cost, inventory, and customer delivery. The position has P&L accountability for Aftermarket and is empowered to make business decisions on behalf of FSD, including strategic positioning decisions related to aftermarket opportunities.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

Leads direct reports that may include Value Stream Managers, Maintenance Managers, with dotted-line to supporting functions as applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Owns aftermarket strategy and P&L decision-making, including evaluation of opportunities brought forward by SSO and determination of whether FSD should play, reposition, or exit based on customer need, profitability, capacity, risk, and strategic fit.
  • Leads execution for approximately $450M in annual revenue/product delivered to customers, ensuring disciplined performance across planning, scheduling, production, shipping, quality, and operational controls to meet business and customer commitments.
  • Drives margin expansion through cost-out, PI&R, OpEx, COPQ reduction, productivity improvement, process discipline, and cross-functional actions that improve profitability, cost performance, and quality outcomes.
  • Serves as the primary operational escalation leader for SSO customer management matters and is accountable for service performance, including on-time to customer request, turnaround time, recovery planning, risk assessment, and customer-facing execution support.
  • Establishes inventory intensity and materials alignment practices that balance customer demand, service level, working capital, material availability, logistics execution, and operational flow.
  • Leads Lean, continuous improvement, and strategy deployment activities that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, labor productivity, operational maturity, and long-term aftermarket performance.
  • Provides people leadership and cross-functional operating rhythms for direct reports, hourly teams, planning, scheduling, engineering, quality, inspection, logistics, finance, and SSO, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, coaching, development, and succession planning.
  • Ensures compliance with Parker policies, business processes, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and applicable operational controls.
  • Supports strategic business planning, financial reviews, operating reviews, and customer-related business reviews as required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel up to 25%
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline is required. Advanced degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of related experience in Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Operations, or a related function.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing or operations teams in a complex, customer-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of operational performance metrics, including cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
  • Demonstrated capability to develop people, manage performance, and build effective teams.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to evaluate operational decisions in the context of customer, financial, and strategic impact.
  • Experience managing aftermarket, aerospace, repair, overhaul, or high-mix operational environments.
  • Experience with P&L ownership or significant financial accountability.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation
  • Pay Range: $140915 to $246685 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.

About Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets. They are also demonstrating how their interconnected portfolio of motion and control technologies is critical to enabling a cleaner and sustainable world.

Parker Hannifin Careers

Join the vibrant team at Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, and be part of a company known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. At Parker Hannifin, we offer a wide range of job opportunities that allow professionals to advance their careers in an environment that fosters growth, leadership, and diversity.

Work You’ll Do

At Parker Hannifin, every position contributes to our mission of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges. Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Whether you are looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Parker Hannifin has a place for you.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that redefine industry standards. Parker Hannifin is at the forefront of technological innovation, and our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a culture that values diversity and creative problem-solving, you will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Grow Your Career

Parker Hannifin is committed to the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive training programs and a focus on career development, we ensure that our team members have the resources they need to succeed. Our commitment to professional development is matched by our dedication to promoting from within, providing a clear path for career advancement.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at Parker Hannifin is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes teamwork, respect, and collaboration. With a global network of professionals, the opportunities for networking and cross-functional collaboration are vast. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference in the world.

Benefits and Culture

Parker Hannifin offers a competitive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. From health insurance to retirement plans, we provide the benefits that help you live a healthier and more secure life. Our inclusive culture encourages involvement and offers various channels for employees to express their ideas and insights.

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Learn more about Parker Hannifin
Size
54,640 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+5.7%
Revenue
$13.5 billion
NASDAQ
PH
* Ladders Estimates

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