Production Manager - Internal Candidates Only

B.E. Meyers•Redmond, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing, sustaining and improving the production process, reducing costs wherever possible and ensuring that products are produced on time and meet customer requirements. This role requires supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining and terminating employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, requiring the employee to be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.

Requirements

Must be familiar with manufacturing, materials, and engineering
Able to set accurate goals, be efficient and manage time
Must have negotiating skills and a high tolerance for ambiguity
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well in a diverse team environment
Requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
Must be able to work independently, be motivated, and have excellent organizational skills
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years supervisory experience
Experience with basic production technologies, soldering, electro-optical-mechanical assembly and test, ESD control, instrument calibration coordination, tooling and equipment maintenance, ERP systems and Quality systems
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook, Project and PowerPoint.
Experience with SysPro or equivalent.
The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds on an occasional basis and must be able to perform various assembly operations requiring manual dexterity and repetitive motions.
The employee will be required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and regularly requires walking, sitting, talking, and using hands to finger, handle or feel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus is required to produce and inspect product or components for quality and cleanliness.
Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Nice To Haves

Experience with military standards such as MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-882D is a plus.
A proven track record launching products in a structured environment as a team member or leader with new product development

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Write and deliver annual performance reviews and recommend merit increases
Motivate and develop team members
Enforces company policies and departmental procedures and audits area of responsibility for compliance
Identify and communicate problems or potential problems early to minimize the impact to production
Plan & prepare for changes in production demand
Provide recommendations to ensure headcount is at appropriate levels
Ensure all operations are completed according to written manufacturing procedures, drawings and established workmanship standards
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for job related functions, processes, and/or recommend method efficiencies and process improvements to improve product quality
Review production and operating reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
Consults with engineering personnel regarding modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality of products
Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards
Compile, store, interpret and present data to all levels
Make data-based recommendations to improve the business
Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on KPIs and the operating condition of departments
Support the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes
Ensure that the company achieves and maintains customer satisfaction (Deliveries on time, quality products, and effective communication.)
Maintains time and production records
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
Ensure departments operate within established budget
Familiar with lean manufacturing and experience implementing lean initiatives
Ability to identify root causes of problems with the use of problem-solving tolls and recommend or initiate corrective and preventative actions.
Ensures cross-training matrix is maintained at all times
Other duties as assigned