Manager, Production (onsite Bothell, WA)

Fujifilm • Bothell, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities in multiple areas including production, inventory management, and quality investigations. You will be responsible to meet production throughput, quality, and cost objectives while driving waste from the process. You will manage and develop one or more team leads as well as other direct labor staff. The job responsibilities may require off-shift or weekend support. In this role, you will be challenged to manage our Ultrasound Production Lines and its related processes and staff to deliver products with the highest quality at the lowest cost, according to product specifications and compliance requirements. Your team will consist of Assemblers, Test Technicians, and Material Handlers across 2 shifts. Key Performance Indicators include On-Time Shipments, Defect per unit, Cost Reductions, Team Productivity, and Safety.

Requirements

• BS degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience including coaching, motivating others and dealing with performance management issues.
• Experience managing diverse multifunctional organizations.
• Proven ability to align both direct labor and supervisory employees in pursuit of common objectives.
• Proven record of accountability to performance measures.
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching, motivating, evaluating and managing team performance.
• Must have general knowledge of Kanban processes, OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), 5S, and Kaizen rapid improvement teams.
• Applies lean techniques and principles to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Experience in managing labor and equipment constraints.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematics and basic statistics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including written skills necessary to complete various manufacturing documentation and reporting requirements.
• Thorough understanding of MS Excel, to apply statistics, create reports and labor models.
• Must effectively communicate and work with cross-functional teams across multiple shifts.
• Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must be flexible to work various shift as required.
• Ability to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing evening or weekend shifts a plus.
• Working knowledge or inventory control, warehousing and picking functions and/or Oracle ERP a plus.
• Working knowledge of production and change controls in a regulated environment: ISO/GMP/FAA etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing multiple production areas in order to meet defined throughput, quality, and cost objectives
• Taking ownership of your product responsibilities and drive growth of customer value.
• Managing, selecting, developing, coaching, and evaluating personnel to ensure an effective team.
• Directing and coordinating the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritizing production schedules based on new product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials availability to support on-time delivery of customer backlog.
• Making budgetary recommendations regarding capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Developing schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Implement and drive Supply Chain business improvement initiatives.
• Leading and coaching teams in a Continuous Improvement (Lean) culture.
• Acting as Primary Point of Contact for the product line and interface with other functions including Production Engineering, Supply Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, and R&D.
• Troubleshoot product and process problems to root cause.
• Establish leadership pipeline within staff.
• Participate in quality improvement teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Company paid Disability
• 401k: 4% automatic Company contribution
• Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• PTO accrual up to 120 hours in your first year
• PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays: 32 hours additional paid time off
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree