Job Overview:Location: 3324 142nd Ave East Suite 200,Sumner,Washington,98390
Shift & Schedule:Full-Time | 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.
As an
Operations Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 20 manufacturing associates in a highly automated, TPM-based production environment. You will foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional operational performance.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems, driving process improvements, and achieving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities- Lead a team of approximately 15 operations associates through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
- Drive best-in-class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
- Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries through safety observations, audits, training, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure consistent product quality by leading right-first-time execution, layered process audits, and root cause corrective actions.
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Distribution teams to maximize equipment uptime through TPM and preventive maintenance practices.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve material flow, and lower operating costs.
- Support a mini-Business Unit (mBU) structure and Highly Effective Team model within a TPM environment.
- Facilitate operational meetings including production planning, TPM, site leadership, and employee communications.
- Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision making to improve operational performance.
- Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, TPM principles, and applicable regulations.
Leadership ExpectationsSuccessful leaders in this role will:
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and employee engagement.
- Set clear goals and hold teams accountable for achieving results.
- Develop employees through regular coaching and feedback.
- Encourage innovation and continuous learning.
- Create an inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.
Total Rewards:- Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000-$95,000.
- This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Requirements:- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience or experience in a similar production environment.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees in a Lean manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
- Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, including standing and walking throughout the shift.
Preferred Skills- Strong leadership and people development skills.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and Kaizen event leadership.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Self-motivated with high integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
