Production Manager

Fortive • Everett, WA

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About The Position

Oversee and organize the equipment, direct team/staff, and processes on a production floor related to direct team. Oversee routine production activities as well as acting as the first line of support for troubleshooting should problems arise. Supervise and lead a team of manufacturing employees to meet the objectives set by the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1- 5 years of experience in leading people, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic production environment.
• Ability to influence others to accomplish work tasks and achieve results.
• Analytical mindset for process optimization.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and objective judgement are critical to success in this role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to meet the build plan daily.
• Lead Tier 1 meeting and resolve issues or escalate to Tier 2.
• Attend Tier 2 daily.
• Supervise daily production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Continuously seek areas for improvement and to lead kaizens.
• Cell replenishment, and cell bin sizing (with strider).
• Inventory signaling, material put away, kanban box execution, identify potential shortages and other items owned by striders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, and logistics) to optimize daily production.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and resolve operational issues related to your direct team.
• Monitor workflow efficiency, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Address any quality-related issues promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to keep machinery functional.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain product standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and perform any required safety reporting.
• Uphold 5S standards and lead 5S projects.
• Temp management including opening roles, working with temp agencies.
• Manage resources effectively, including materials, equipment, and personnel.
• Responsible for cross training and the training process.
• Lead and motivate production staff, including operators and technicians.
• Foster a positive work environment, encourage teamwork, and address performance issues.
• Organize training opportunities to enhance team skills.
• Manage and direct factory team members including operators, team leads, and repair technicians across multiple shifts.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees