Production Lead - Day Shift

Sea-Bird Scientific Production Lead

Location:

Bellevue, WA (onsite, day shift, Monday‑Friday). Overtime and weekends may be required. The Production Lead reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing & Operations.

• Own daily management processes, QDIP performance, workforce planning, and area performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
• Coach and develop associates through delegation, performance feedback, capability building, and succession planning to strengthen team effectiveness.
• Perform and oversee assembly, soldering, wiring, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of production units in accordance with established procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and quality requirements.
• Drive effective cross‑functional communication by leading daily meetings, facilitating discussions, providing constructive feedback, participating in Tier 2 reviews, and adapting communication styles to various audiences.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives, drive issue resolution, ensure accountability, and sustain actions through completion.
• Plan and schedule work within the production area, delegate assignments effectively, provide technical guidance, and ensure alignment with operational priorities.
• Own and drive Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (QDIP) metrics through data analysis, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root‑cause investigations, facilitate structured problem‑solving activities (PSPs), drive corrective and preventive actions, and ensure sustainable improvements are maintained.
• Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, visual aids, and training materials in partnership with Production Engineering and R&D.
• Develop technical capability across the team through structured training, cross‑functional skill development, certification, and succession planning.
• Audit manufacturing processes and quality standards to ensure compliance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Sustain improvements through regular follow‑up on actions, commitments, and cross‑functional initiatives to ensure long‑term effectiveness and accountability.
• Provide technical support to production personnel and serve as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, and product requirements.
• Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and reporting to support traceability, compliance, and operational excellence.

• Minimum of a 2‑year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.

• Strong technical background in electronics assembly, soldering, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations.
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, coaching, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to balance hands‑on technical responsibilities while effectively managing team priorities, resources, and deadlines.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts through ownership of PSPs, quality audits, 5S sustainment, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and process standardization.
• Strong commitment to employee development, quality excellence, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.

• 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

Hourly rate: $38.00 – $40.00 USD, eligible for bonus pay.

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