Production Manager

Express Employment Professional of Everett is hiring a hands-on Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, high‑output manufacturing environment at company in the Everett area. This is a fulltime professional placement role offering fulltime day shift hours Monday - Friday. Annual salary is $100,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications. This role requires strong floor presence, real-time decision-making, and direct leadership of production supervisors. The ideal candidate thrives in an active environment where communication, accountability, and operational excellence are non‑negotiable. Previous people management is a must. What You’ll Do - Lead Daily Operations -Oversee production to meet goals for safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, and schedule adherence. -Maintain a visible presence on the floor to monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment performance. -Provide direct coaching and accountability for production supervisors. -Address operational issues quickly and communicate clearly in real time. -Ensure supervisors uphold safety, housekeeping, and production priorities. -Track line performance, changeovers, staffing, and flow to maintain consistent output. Develop Supervisors & Teams -Mentor and develop production supervisors to strengthen leadership and department performance. -Communicate expectations and priorities through regular face‑to‑face interactions. -Follow up on assignments, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives. -Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management. -Address employee and supervisor concerns promptly and professionally. -Support corrective action and disciplinary processes. Drive Safety, Quality & Performance -Ensure compliance with all safety policies and regulatory requirements. -Reinforce safe work practices through active observation and coaching. -Partner with quality and maintenance to resolve process, equipment, scrap, and defect issues. -Review quality trends, downtime, rework, and scrap; drive corrective actions. -Monitor key metrics and adjust priorities as needed. -Contribute to departmental goal setting and progress updates. Plan & Coordinate -Plan staffing and workflow to meet customer demand efficiently. -Review labor needs, production requirements, and equipment capacity; recommend adjustments. -Support budgeting for labor and operating supplies. -Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth plant operations. -Assist with inventory-related activities as needed. Champion Continuous Improvement -Identify and implement improvements in efficiency, communication, quality, and workflow. -Drive gains in throughput, changeovers, uptime, and operational consistency. -Refine policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen alignment and accountability. -Promote a culture of ownership, urgency, and follow-through. Education & Experience -Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field preferred. -At least five years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including direct production management. -Experience in continuous, line-based manufacturing strongly preferred. -Equivalent education/experience combinations considered. Skills & Competencies -Hands-on leadership with the ability to coach and develop supervisors. -Strong communicator with consistent floor presence and follow-through. -Ability to hold teams accountable constructively and consistently. -Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills. -Working knowledge of line performance, process control, changeovers, scrap reduction, and downtime management. -Effective verbal and written communication. -Ability to collaborate with quality, maintenance, and warehouse teams. Work Environment -Mix of office and manufacturing settings. -Frequent walking and time on the production floor required. -Must be able to observe operations, interact with employees, and respond quickly to issues. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, matching top talent with businesses throughout Snohomish County for over 20 years. Plus, job seekers NEVER pay a fee!