Rainier Recruiting is partnering with a leading manufacturing organization in the aerospace equipment field is seeking a driven and experienced Production Control Manager to lead the planning and execution of production control activities. This individual will be instrumental in optimizing production workflows, ensuring timely delivery of products, and managing resources and materials effectively. The role directly impacts the organization's ability to meet customer commitments through improved efficiency and consistent quality. Passive candidates who are employed and curious to hear are more than welcome to have a “no-commitment” conversation with our Recruiting team about why this could be an exciting career opportunity. 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual salary: $120,000 plus bonus (negotiable).
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k (fully vested) up to 3% match, then 0.5% up to 4%
• Short term coverage fully paid
• Long term coverage fully paid
• Life insurance fully paid

The company fosters a workplace culture centered on:

• Support: Empowering skilled professionals in a growth-oriented environment.
• Respect: Valuing people, processes, equipment, and the products we deliver.
• Commitment: Upholding high standards and being reliable team contributors.

Location: Seattle, WA. This position is 100% onsite, 5 days a week. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 5:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Position Summary

The Production Control Manager works in close coordination with the leadership team to plan, schedule, and manage production operations. This role is critical in supporting digital transformation efforts aimed at enhancing production efficiency, resource utilization, and supply chain responsiveness.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning
2. Scheduling
3. Resource Allocation
4. Procurement Management
5. Inventory Oversight

Key Duties:

Planning

• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOM) and routing instructions for each Work Order.
• Leverage digital tools to streamline production planning and ensure accuracy.
• Release complete work packages to the production floor.

Scheduling

• Sequence and manage Work Orders to maintain an efficient production pipeline.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure alignment with production goals.
• Implement and maintain digital scheduling solutions to improve visibility and flow.

Resource Utilization

• Strategically assign personnel to meet deadlines and optimize output.
• Support employee development by considering skills, interests, and goals.
• Use digital platforms to monitor productivity and performance metrics.

Procurement

• Process purchase requisitions for both direct materials and operational needs.
• Source from dependable, high-quality vendors.
• Use procurement software to manage supplier relationships and streamline purchasing.

Inventory Control

• Oversee inventory of raw materials and finished goods.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Drive the implementation of digital inventory systems to boost reliability.

Additional Responsibilities

• Handle the movement of materials within and outside production areas to support workflows and shipments.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives by adopting tools that enhance operations.
• Track work-in-progress and update material status using digital systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve material-related issues to maintain inventory integrity.
• Liaise across departments to prioritize tasks and mitigate production delays.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, including hazardous materials handling.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Operate basic equipment such as pallet jacks, lift gates, and material handling tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand work instructions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on experience with tools and power equipment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and comply with safety footwear requirements.
• At least 3 years of experience in a production coordination or control role.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Comfortable with computers and learning new software platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong problem-solving skills and accountability mindset.

Who is Rainier Recruiting? 

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.