Value Stream Planner Location : KENT, WA, United States Job Family : Planning Job Type : Regular Posted : Jun 25, 2025 Job ID : 57926 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved 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 Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe. Value Stream Planner The Value Stream Planner is a member of a Value Stream Manufacturing team. This position is responsible for collaboratively working with others to plan and execute manufacturing programs and build plans. Assisting with order placement and follow up related to purchased products, the Value Stream Planner will reinforce work order scheduling policy ensuring on time conforming product delivery. Functions and Responsibilities + Execution of daily production control tasks as assigned (including ship reports, and input material releases). + Analyze sales orders within the planning lead time ensuring material is available to fulfill scheduled orders. + Support the value stream as required by planning manufacturing build plans. + Help with troubleshooting and dealing with exceptions to product flow. + Performs analysis that highlights trends, drivers, and issues with production planning. Initiates counter measures to resolve issues, develop capability, and ensures resolution. + Ability to organize and manage multiple conflicting projects. + Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions. + Coordinate and support internal and external supplier replenishment methods. + Manage discrepant and stranded inventory to minimize work in process. + Responsible for monitoring, reporting and updating MRB work center manufacturing work orders until returned to the standard flow of work in the shop. + Actively participate in Lean process improvement and projects. + Active collaboration with Production Supervisor and Value Stream Support team in root-cause resolution of production down time. + Successful execution of basic program plans as assigned. Must possess follow-up accuracy with record keeping of transactions and communications. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to present information effectively in a team environment. + Ability to successfully interact with cross-functional teams. + Ability to work independently with demonstrated self-initiative Qualifications + A Bachelor’s degree in business or other technical field. + Manufacturing experience desired, preferably in a high-volume, low-mix environment + Use of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools + Understanding of how to apply Lean in a Job Shop (such as QRM) or in mid-volume repetitive operations (such as Value Stream). + Proven ability to demonstrate good judgement and make effective decisions based on facts and information at hand. + Proficient with MS Office Products with extensive experience in Excel. + Minimal Project Management Experience + Effective verbal and written communication skills + Experience in operational or manufacturing environments including familiarity with the Theory of Constraints is a plus. Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer a competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes: + 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 + This position is eligible to participate in the Annual Cash Incentive Plan, which is a bonus based on division performance. + 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 14 Company-Paid Holidays. Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Competitive Compensation + Pay Range: Min $81,226-$131,131 annually 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 . Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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