Production Team Lead

AdvanTec Marine; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvanTec Marine in Arlington, WA seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in our marine manufacturing facility, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate a diverse crew, monitor production flow, manage maintenance coordination, review performance, and drive continuous improvement while upholding our core values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a production facility.
• Experience interpreting welding and fabrication drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organization.
• Comfortable with computer-based production software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet goals.
• Provide support to Production Manager and lead team talks.
• Monitor production flow and prioritize tasks.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Record production metrics and conduct bi-annual reviews.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate maintenance.
• Lead by example and uphold company values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality awareness

Team player

Time management

Production software

Welding drawings

Electrical & hydraulics

Safety compliance

Job description

AdvanTec Marine, Leaders in marine innovation and manufacturing. What drives us is the passion behind each of our brands and the needs of our customers. AdvanTec Marine is the parent brand to Diamond Sea Glaze, Freeman Marine, Pacific Coast Marine, Steelhead Marine, Manly Marine and USA Sliding Doors. Our brands specialize in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of specialty application marine closures. We are one of the largest marine manufacturers in the world. We have geographic locations in the US and Canada, and ship to over 50 countries worldwide. Our customer base includes North American & International Navies, Governments, Militaries, Commercial Vessel, and Super Yacht Builders.

Top Responsibilities

• Working closely with our in-house Engineering Team, ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Provide support to the department Production Manager
• Daily crew talks
• Daily scanned in hours between 75-80%
• Collect and maintain department Preventive Maintenance sheets
• Approve team payroll and vacation time
• Progressive discipline in department as needed
• Accountability for bi-annual performance reviews for all team members
• Updating department Pace charts as needed
• Monitor the flow of production; Prioritizing as required
• Team Coordination: Coordinate the team and ensure they are applying all policies and procedures
• Meeting Goals: Accountable for the team’s ability to meet production goals, overall schedule attainment
• Track and record production numbers daily
• Provide assistance as needed when equipment is down, or there are issues with supplies
• Communicate to the department Production Manager if equipment is not operating properly.
• Report any observed performance issues to the Production Manager
• Lead by example (safety and workmanship)
• Make sure all employees in department are following safe work procedures
• Perform work in a safe manner by following all safety rules and practices
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE): steel toed footwear, safety glass, face mask, etc.
• Report any unsafe work practices or dangerous work habits
• Monitor work area by checking for trip hazards, unsafe or faulty equipment and/or any unsafe conditions.
• Work in accordance with documented procedures and complete all applicable records

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written
• An eye for quality is essential to uphold the standards of final products
• Must be a team player – possess interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and organization
• Comfortable with computers and learning new production equipment software applications as required
• Minimum 2-years’ experience in a production facility and multicultural work staff environment
• demonstrate extensive experience in interpreting welding and fabrication drawings
• strong expertise in electrical and hydraulic systems
• Experience with welding, fabrication, electrical and hydraulics, assembly and quality control
• excel as a team player and leader, adept at managing a crew of employees and navigating the complexities that may arise
• Able to operate with our core values in mind: "We love to help, we move fast to action, we build for the future, we thrive under pressure, and you can trust us to own it"

Thank you for your interest in AdvanTec Marine. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.