Team Lead - Production Operations Technician - Day Shift

Sea-Bird Scientific Team Lead - Production Operations Technician

Imagine yourself

* Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.

* Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future

* Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence.

At Sea-Bird Scientific, You Can Make a Difference

It's possible with a role at Sea-Bird Scientific. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world's largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. We offer products to support best-in-class oceanography and climate science. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented.

At Sea-Bird Scientific and Veralto, you'll be part of a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do every day directly supports the health and sustainability of our oceans and their ecosystems, and where you'll have access to robust opportunities to deepen your skillset and develop your career.

Learn more about us here - About Sea-Bird Scientific

We offer:

* Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

* 401(k) with a match starting Day 1!

* Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

* Professional onboarding and training options

* Powerful team looking forward to working with you

* Career coaching and development opportunities

This Team Lead - Production Operations Technician plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing environment while consistently meeting throughput, quality standards and delivery targets.

This role provides leadership support on the production floor by guiding team members, assisting with training, and driving adherence to standard work and safety protocols. The Team Lead actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, including optimizing procedures, improving first-pass yield, and enhancing overall team performance.

The Team Lead - Production Operations Technician also collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams to resolve constraints, improve product reliability, and support on-time delivery. This includes coordinating information and resources across internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment with business objectives.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing & Operations.

This is an onsite, day shift role and will be part of our Sea-Bird Scientific Manufacturing & Operations Team in our Bellevue, WA location.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

* Lead and support daily production activities to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency targets are met.

* Train, mentor, and motivate team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

* Perform and oversee assembly, soldering, wiring, and testing of production units according to established procedures and drawings.

* Coordinate with engineering, quality, and planning teams to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.

* Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and ensure proper resource allocation across production lines.

* Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.

* Support cross-training and skill development within the team to increase flexibility and operational resilience.

The essential requirements of the job include:

* A minimum of a 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.

It would be an asset if you have:

* Strong technical background in electronics assembly, testing, or calibration.

* Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.

* Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

* Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work hands-on while managing team priorities and deadlines.

* Commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

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