Production Manager - 2nd Shift

AIM Aerospace, Inc•Sumner, WA

9d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to Excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities. Schedule: 3pm-1:30am, Monday-Thursday Salary: $110,000-$150,000

Requirements

Applied technical knowledge related to the field of manufacturing.
Experience setting up production floor space for new programs and new product introductions.
Demonstrated skills and understanding of continuous improvement methods to enhance safety, on-time delivery, cost, and quality of products.
Advanced leadership skills. Able to successfully coach, mentor, develop and foster high-performing and engaged teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community of customers, employees at all levels, and leadership using various methods (telephone, written form, email, or in person).
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints, plans, and specifications.
Ability to read and write manufacturing reports and correspondence.
Capacity to comprehend detailed and complex information and ideas, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to multi-task, follow-through, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Capacity to work under pressure while maintaining perspective.
Excellent practical problem solving skills and ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Strong operational thinking that moves the organization’s vision and goals to successful implementation.
Bachelor Degree or 4-year technical degree in manufacturing field.
Equivalent experience may be used in lieu of above requirement.
5 - 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in a lean manufacturing environment.
Manufacturing floor experience developing manufacturing technicians and operators.
Knowledge of MRP system strongly desired.
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and coordinate the operations of the manufacturing floor, and have consistent communication with other departments on needs, priorities and issues.
Set up production floor space for new programs, and be a key contributor on new product introductions (NPI) from statement of work (SOW) to mass production.
Organizes programs to plan, schedule, support, and improve manufacturing efforts and enhances value-add operations while reducing and eliminating non-value-added activities.
Maintain a production facility in which cleanliness, quality, and safety are second to none.
Lead regular communications with the team pertaining to company and department performance, with the goal of improving throughput and reducing waste.
Coach, mentor and develop team to investigate the root cause for scrap and RMA issues; work with teams, including engineering and quality to establish corrective actions and prevent recurrences.
Reduce variation in the work environment through the implementation of Lean tools including 5S tools, Kanban, standard work, etc.
Develop standard work for departmental processes. Review work instructions through change request process with the goal of standardization.
Set benchmarks and standards, and guide the improvement of quality standards of products produced in the shop.
Plan, develop, facilitate, and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
Dental, Vision, Prescription
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year