Production Manager - Lead Operations & Team Excellence

Pilgrim; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Empire is seeking a production supervisor to develop and implement department plans, coordinate with plant management, and supervise staff to achieve efficiency and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or equivalent experience and strong leadership, budgeting, and continuous improvement skills. A focus on policies, safety, and process optimization will be essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 3–5 years operational management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Safety, SQF, GMP, and HACCP training/certifications.
• Budgeting/expense management understanding.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint/Access).
• Experience using continuous improvement tools to drive change.
• Ability to lead a team-based decision process.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production department goals and procedures.
• Ensure timely, accurate completion of production functions.
• Supervise staff, provide training, and manage staffing needs.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and policy compliance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Coaching

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

3–5 years operational management experience in manufacturing

Job description

Empire is seeking a production supervisor to develop and implement department plans, coordinate with plant management, and supervise staff to achieve efficiency and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or equivalent experience and strong leadership, budgeting, and continuous improvement skills. A focus on policies, safety, and process optimization will be essential.