Production Manager

Averro; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA and PPO)

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

And more

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Production Manager in Tukwila, WA to oversee day-to-day manufacturing and operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer commitments. You will lead production, assembly, scheduling, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams and improving operational performance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and shop floor operations.
• Translate business objectives into production plans and priorities.
• Ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost goals are met.
• Maintain SOPs and standardized work processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, technicians, fabricators, and assembly teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support staffing, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Support to support production goals, resolve issues, and improve manufacturability.
• Support corrective actions, inventory accuracy, and customer delivery needs.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, training, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Job description

BENEFITS: Medical (HSA and preferred plan options), dental, vision, 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

The Production Manager at this Averro client will oversee day-to-day manufacturing and operational activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets customer commitments. This role provides leadership across production, assembly, scheduling, inventory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily manufacturing and shop floor operations.
• Translate business objectives into production plans and priorities.
• Ensure quality, on-time delivery, and cost goals are met.
• Maintain SOPs and standardized work processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, technicians, fabricators, and assembly teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support staffing, training, and performance management initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Customer Support to support production goals, resolve issues, and improve manufacturability.
• Support corrective actions, inventory accuracy, and customer delivery needs.
• Drive Lean, 5S, and process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, training, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading production teams and improving operational performance.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience in custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma and ERP/MRP experience.
• Customer-facing or field service support experience.

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos: Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.