Production Manager - 2nd Shift

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Exempt FTR Production Support Sumner, WA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Join us as we look to the future! We are currently accepting applications for an upcoming 2 nd Shift Production Manager need at our Sumner location.

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.

3pm-1:30am, Monday-Thursday

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• 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

The Production Manager provides leadership and direction to ensure efficient and uniform manufacturing operations that will meet customer expectations. Develops policies, processes and systems that ensure a high level of quality, productivity and safety, while ensuring on time delivery of products.

• 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.

• 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.

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