Production Manager - Manufacturing Operations

PILLER AIMMCO INC• Washougal, WA, US, WA

3d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Piller Aimmco is looking for a Production Manager who can bring clarity, consistency, and strong leadership to a complex manufacturing operation. This is not a desk-only management role. We are looking for a leader who understands what is happening on the production floor, develops capable supervisors, removes barriers, and keeps teams focused on what matters most: safety, quality, delivery, people, and sustainable performance.

Requirements

Five or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Experience directly managing and developing supervisors or comparable leaders
Strong knowledge of production planning, labor and capacity management, safety compliance, quality systems, lean manufacturing, and structured problem-solving
A practical, data-driven approach to prioritization and decision-making
Strong coaching, communication, conflict-management, and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, production reporting, and Microsoft Office
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics injection molding
Experience in ISO 9001 environments
Experience with OEE-based improvement
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma practices

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors across all shifts
Establish clear expectations and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Maintain strong visibility into production performance, staffing, equipment constraints, material status, quality trends, and operational risks
Oversee production schedules, labor deployment, throughput, and delivery performance
Use production data—including downtime, scrap, rework, labor, schedule attainment, and OEE—to identify priorities and guide decisions
Provide calm, decisive leadership during equipment failures, quality holds, staffing challenges, and other production disruptions
Strengthen standard work, operating routines, visual controls, and escalation processes
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other teams to resolve issues and improve results
Drive meaningful improvement projects from clearly defined problem through sustained completion
Promote a safety- and quality-first environment where shortcuts and recurring problems are addressed—not accepted