Production Manager: Lean Ops & Continuous Improvement

PILLER AIMMCO INC; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piller Aimmco is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dynamic manufacturing operation in Washougal, WA. The role targets safety, quality, and on-time delivery while developing capable supervision on the shop floor.

You will direct supervisors across shifts, drive continuous improvement, manage schedules and performance metrics, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and sustain results.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience directly managing and developing supervisors or comparable leaders.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, labor and capacity management, safety compliance, quality systems, lean manufacturing, and structured problem-solving.
• A practical, data-driven approach to prioritization and decision-making.
• Strong coaching, communication, conflict-management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, production reporting, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors across all shifts.
• Establish clear expectations and build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong visibility into production performance, staffing, equipment constraints, material status, quality trends, and operational risks.
• Oversee production schedules, labor deployment, throughput, and delivery performance.
• Use production data—including downtime, scrap, rework, labor, schedule attainment, and OEE—to identify priorities and guide decisions.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership during equipment failures, quality holds, staffing challenges, and other production disruptions.
• Strengthen standard work, operating routines, visual controls, and escalation processes.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other teams to resolve issues and improve results.
• Drive meaningful improvement projects from clearly defined problem through sustained completion.
• Promote a safety- and quality-first environment where shortcuts and recurring problems are addressed—not accepted

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Data-driven decision making

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Production planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piller Aimmco is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dynamic manufacturing operation in Washougal, WA. The role targets safety, quality, and on-time delivery while developing capable supervision on the shop floor.

You will direct supervisors across shifts, drive continuous improvement, manage schedules and performance metrics, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and sustain results.