Production Control Manager

King Electric•Seattle, WA

7h•$95,000 - $108,000•Onsite

About The Position

At King Electrical Mfg., we build smart, reliable, and efficient electric heaters with unparalleled user experience. We’re looking for people who enjoy working on a team and greet challenges with a “let’s figure it out” attitude. The pay range is $95,000-108,000 per year and benefits include PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, and a 401k with up to 4% match. What you’ll do as the Production Control Manager: Oversee all Production Control department activities and drive improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of information and material flow to and from Coordinators. Coach, mentor, and train all direct reports. Promote talent, growth, and productivity through coaching and cross-training. Take accountability for your department and team; work to quickly resolve any challenges. Create or improve standard practices for identifying and raising the visibility of stalled (open/aging) MOs, process bottlenecks, and anticipated or real delays in production. Use 5 Why’s, A3s, and other Lean tools to identify opportunities for process improvement and see through to completion, including development, implementation, and revision of Standard Work. Conduct regular reviews of the Scheduling Workbook while providing scheduling advice to the Production Planning Team. Act as the Department Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the implementation of production-related software. (with support from the IT and Business Systems teams) Develop and maintain departmental KPI reporting to track production, efficiency, accuracy, quality, and other issues on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis. Interview, hire, train, and develop team members including regular employee performance reviews. Review timecards and paid time off requests on a daily basis. Create and manage performance improvement plans as needed. Promote best practices and lead by example. Maintain a clean and organized work environment using 5S principals. Work safely. Follow all directions and procedures and enforce the use of appropriate PPE as needed. Demonstrate our core values: Teamwork – Readily share knowledge and work together across teams/departments. Collaboration – Pitch in wherever help is needed, share ideas, and Learn Together. No Drama – Communicate clearly and professionally, even when you’re busy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in Production Control/Production Planning, including extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning processes.
At least 2 years’ experience leading a team of 3 or more employees.
At least 2 years’ experience utilizing and implementing Lean principles.
1 or more years of additional experience in a related field such as inventory, scheduling, or supply chain strongly preferred.
2 or more years of hands-on experience using ERP systems, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
Experience and passion for motivating people, instilling accountability, and achieving results.
Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations. This position supports several internal teams and processes.
Flexibility and willingness to pivot focus – this is a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Ability to effectively delegate work to the team and promote emphasis on process discipline and data accuracy.
Strong digital literacy in modern software/programs and proficiency in MS Office applications.
Professional communication in fluent English is required to perform key aspects of the position including customer, vendor, and other business communications.
Ability to use analytical skills, critical thinking, and intermediate mathematics to solve complex problems, properly create and analyze departmental data, and to better understand the business.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP as an ERP system is a major plus.
Bonus points if you have an APICS/ASCM, Lean/Six Sigma or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee all Production Control department activities and drive improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of information and material flow to and from Coordinators.
Coach, mentor, and train all direct reports.
Promote talent, growth, and productivity through coaching and cross-training.
Take accountability for your department and team; work to quickly resolve any challenges.
Create or improve standard practices for identifying and raising the visibility of stalled (open/aging) MOs, process bottlenecks, and anticipated or real delays in production.
Use 5 Why’s, A3s, and other Lean tools to identify opportunities for process improvement and see through to completion, including development, implementation, and revision of Standard Work.
Conduct regular reviews of the Scheduling Workbook while providing scheduling advice to the Production Planning Team.
Act as the Department Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the implementation of production-related software. (with support from the IT and Business Systems teams)
Develop and maintain departmental KPI reporting to track production, efficiency, accuracy, quality, and other issues on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.
Interview, hire, train, and develop team members including regular employee performance reviews.
Review timecards and paid time off requests on a daily basis.
Create and manage performance improvement plans as needed.
Promote best practices and lead by example.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment using 5S principals.
Work safely.
Follow all directions and procedures and enforce the use of appropriate PPE as needed.
Demonstrate our core values: Teamwork – Readily share knowledge and work together across teams/departments. Collaboration – Pitch in wherever help is needed, share ideas, and Learn Together. No Drama – Communicate clearly and professionally, even when you’re busy.