Production Control Manager
Seattle, WA
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
At King Electrical Mfg., we build smart, reliable, and efficient electric heaters with unparalleled user experience. We’re looking for people who enjoy working on a team and greet challenges with a “let’s figure it out” attitude.
The pay range is $95,000-108,000 per year and benefits include PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, and a 401k with up to 4% match.
What you’ll do as the Production Control Manager:
Pay & Benefits:
Hours & Address:
King Electrical Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy and practice of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, medical status including genetic information, veteran status, and any other legally protected status or characteristic.
King Electrical Manufacturing is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
The pay range is $95,000-108,000 per year and benefits include PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, and a 401k with up to 4% match.
What you’ll do as the Production Control Manager:
- Oversee all Production Control department activities and drive improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of information and material flow to and from Coordinators.
- Coach, mentor, and train all direct reports. Promote talent, growth, and productivity through coaching and cross-training.
- Take accountability for your department and team; work to quickly resolve any challenges.
- Create or improve standard practices for identifying and raising the visibility of stalled (open/aging) MOs, process bottlenecks, and anticipated or real delays in production.
- Use 5 Why’s, A3s, and other Lean tools to identify opportunities for process improvement and see through to completion, including development, implementation, and revision of Standard Work.
- Conduct regular reviews of the Scheduling Workbook while providing scheduling advice to the Production Planning Team.
- Act as the Department Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the implementation of production-related software. (with support from the IT and Business Systems teams)
- Develop and maintain departmental KPI reporting to track production, efficiency, accuracy, quality, and other issues on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual basis.
- Interview, hire, train, and develop team members including regular employee performance reviews.
- Review timecards and paid time off requests on a daily basis.
- Create and manage performance improvement plans as needed.
- Promote best practices and lead by example.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment using 5S principals.
- Work safely. Follow all directions and procedures and enforce the use of appropriate PPE as needed.
- Demonstrate our core values:
- Teamwork – Readily share knowledge and work together across teams/departments.
- Collaboration – Pitch in wherever help is needed, share ideas, and Learn Together.
- No Drama – Communicate clearly and professionally, even when you’re busy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Production Control/Production Planning, including extensive knowledge of manufacturing requirements and planning processes.
- At least 2 years’ experience leading a team of 3 or more employees.
- At least 2 years’ experience utilizing and implementing Lean principles.
- 1 or more years of additional experience in a related field such as inventory, scheduling, or supply chain strongly preferred.
- 2 or more years of hands-on experience using ERP systems, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience and passion for motivating people, instilling accountability, and achieving results.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations. This position supports several internal teams and processes.
- Flexibility and willingness to pivot focus – this is a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively delegate work to the team and promote emphasis on process discipline and data accuracy.
- Strong digital literacy in modern software/programs and proficiency in MS Office applications. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP as an ERP system is a major plus.
- Ability to use analytical skills, critical thinking, and intermediate mathematics to solve complex problems, properly create and analyze departmental data, and to better understand the business.
- Professional communication in fluent English is required to perform key aspects of the position including customer, vendor, and other business communications.
- Bonus points if you have an APICS/ASCM, Lean/Six Sigma or PMP certification.
Pay & Benefits:
- The full pay range for this position is $95,000 - $108,000. New hires pay is determined based on relevant experience, education, and training, as well as market and business considerations.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401(k) with up to 4% match (and immediate vesting!!).
- Three weeks of paid time off plus paid holidays.
Hours & Address:
- This is a 100% on-site, full-time opportunity working 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
- Work address is 9131 10th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108.
King Electrical Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy and practice of non-discrimination in application and employment for any reason, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, medical status including genetic information, veteran status, and any other legally protected status or characteristic.
King Electrical Manufacturing is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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