Manufacturing Manager-Sheet Metal & Assembly

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community. 

JOB SUMMARY 

As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage and coordinate production activities associated with the Sheet Metal and Assembly. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Production Management

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements
• Ensure efficient workflow, capacity utilization, and labor allocation across departments and shifts
• Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
• Resolve production issues, bottlenecks, and quality concerns in a timely manner

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and production staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of manufacturing personnel
• Promote employee engagement and adherence to company values

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Drive a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Partner with Quality to ensure products meet specifications, workmanship standards, and customer expectations
• Support audits and compliance activities as required

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Lead and support Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower manufacturing costs
• Collaborate with Engineering on process improvements, new product introductions, and tooling or equipment changes
• Support standard work development and process documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Planning to ensure smooth operations
• Provide input on production planning, capital expenditures, and resource needs
• Communicate production status, risks, and improvement plans to plant leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

CONFIDENTIALITY 

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential.  

ITAR – US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. 

A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Definitions:

SHIFT ASSIGNMENT

1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY

At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community.

Salary Range: $85,000-$125,000

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Paid Vacation*
• Paid Sick 
• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution*
• Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance*
• Long-term disability*
• Employee Assistance Plan 

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities, and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.   

For questions regarding the aforementioned information, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].