Career Opportunities

Brief Task Description

Provide leadership, direction, and hands on involvement in daily production responsibilities. Plan/execute daily activities to ensure internal/external customer demands are met. Ensure that product quality standards are met at all times.

Help drive continuous improvement of SQDIP in the area of responsibility through the use of lean manufacturing tools. Support and foster a lean manufacturing culture and team in concert with the Corporate DBS Leader.

This person reports directly to the Vice President Operations. A Production Area Manager is accountable for the following:

• Daily supervision of production staff.
• Manage projects and set direction for areas of responsibility.
• Leads teams in meeting SQDIP goals through the use of lean manufacturing tools.
• Tracks each team’s achievement of Standard Work and ensure the team records all improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for creating and executing data-driven action plans to improve standard Work & SQDIP performance.
• Works with area planning staff to evaluate customer orders versus available labor and materials to develop a weekly and daily build/ship plan and meet on-time delivery objectives.
• Manage labor availability to complete work load and work to enhance cross-training for increased labor flexibility.
• Enlists all employees in the commitment to excellence by communicating appropriate business information in a timely manner.
• Ensures all employees are knowledgeable of, and comply with, all work policies.
• Works with technical staff to pursue process improvement activities.
• Evaluates employees' performance, development plans and merit recommendations. Coaches, trains, and counsels employees to improve performance. Works closely with HR Department to resolve issues resulting from unacceptable employee behavior. Top-grades talent as required to ensure a strong team.
• Recommends hiring and terminations, partnering with HR and the Vice President Operations.
• Direct reports are primarily hourly employees and may include exempt staff (supervisors or technical professionals). Total supervisory responsibility up to approximately 50 employees.
• Assists in development and monitoring of area budget(s).
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

The candidate must posses the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Minimum of ten (10) years leadership experience (project teams, staff supervision, etc.).
• Bachelors Degree in Physical Science, Engineering, or Business preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with both Senior Management and employees.
• Data and fact-based problem solving skills.
• Focus for safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Scheduling and planning skills helpful.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Solid data analysis and reporting skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience (Kaizens, Kanban, root cause counter measures, etc.).
• Basic financial understanding.
• Experience with Inventory management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include: bend, sit, stand, kneel, crawl, turn/twist, and reach.
• Ability to see and hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly.
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, or fingers.
• Frequent computer screen and keyboard use.
• Frequently lift, carry or pull up to fifteen (15) pounds and/or occasionally lift, push or pull up to thirty (30) pounds.

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Hours

6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Brief Task Description

Highly motivated individual with mechanical aptitude required to inspect complex machined parts. The successful candidate must be detail oriented, a self-starter, possesses strong problem-solving and time management skills, and enjoys interfacing with others. This person reports directly to the Engineering and Materials Manager. A Machined Parts Inspector is accountable for the following:

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings used to inspect machined parts.
• Receive all incoming parts in MRP software system.
• Inspect parts using various precision inspection tools i.e. calipers, pin gages…
• Capable of documenting non-conformative parts reports.
• Communicate parts inspection to Mechanical Engineers and vendors.
• Stock parts and maintain inventory.
• Create locations for inspected parts as needed.
• Second processing.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

The candidate must posses the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 2-4 years experience measuring and inspecting parts.
• Possess a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, vendors, and other office staff.
• Work an eight (8) hour shift and overtime when required to meet deadlines.
• History of good employment attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to see and hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly.
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, or fingers.
• Physical requirements include: bending, sitting, squatting, walking, and standing.
• Frequent computer screen and keyboard use.
• Lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds periodically during your shift.

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Employment Benefit Program

Sea-Bird Electronics provides competitive wages and benefits, and presently provides employees coverage for:

• Medical, dental, vision for employee {coverage available for dependents for shared premium}
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Holiday and vacation compensation
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Life Insurance (optional)
• Flexible Spending Account (optional)

Other Information

• Please read all of the job description. If you are interested and feel you are both qualified and capable of filling the position, please e-mail your resume to jobs@seabird.com. You may also mail your resume or application to 13431 NE 20th Street, Bellevue, WA 98005. If you do not have a resume, you may fill out an application at the address listed above. Your resume or application is reviewed prior to setting up a personal interview, so please make sure your resume is up to date and includes references.
• Please, no phone calls.
• Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• Sea-Bird is a non-smoking facility.
• Sea-Bird Electronics is a drug & alcohol free workplace and tests all new hires.
• All new hires must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• The job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position would perform. All employees of Sea-Bird Electronics are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sea-Bird Electronics supervisory / management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
• Website is www.seabird.com.