Production Controller Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems is on the lookout for a skilled Sr. Production Controller to become an integral part of our Production Planning Team based in Redmond, WA. This position will work onsite 5 days per week.

Are you ready to contribute to a dynamic, award-winning company with a culture of excellence. We've proudly earned recognition as one of Washington's Best Places to Work for 16 years in a row. If this excites you, keep reading to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY As our Sr. Production Controller, you will review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules while conferring with cross-functional teams to determine progress of work, and completion dates, and problem resolution. This role will provide work leadership to others in Production Control, represent Production Control through participation on cross functional teams, and be assigned more complex and high visibility commitments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The Sr. Production Controller will be assigned Cabin, NPI, and Airborne Power & Control (APC) products. Below are the essential functions for this role: Evaluates and sets work center priorities to achieve the best overall schedule performance.

Coordinates mod incorporation to maintain traceability and containment, with limited assistance from PC Specialist. Works with Program Management and Quality to execute containment plan. Participates in team decision on resolution of non-conformance.

Manages Heijunka boards, utilizing product knowledge in determining optimal flow through production. Coordinates with VSM. Creates and communicates the Line of Balance and MMC shortage list.

Assists Manufacturing Engineering in the development of accurate ERS routings, utilizes product knowledge to make recommendations aligned with production specifications. Applies knowledge and experience of production processes to guide cross functional team members in NPI introduction to production, with limited assistance from Production Controller Specialist. Leads annual SOX audits, performs audit counts, and verifies product per auditor request.

Determines optimal incorporation of ECO changes to Production for all assigned products (APC, Cabin, NPI). Manages MRB processes, conversion of work orders and containment of product. Creates and updates standard work and ES documents, with assistance from Production Control Specialist Performs all other duties as assigned.

This position may require knowledge of SOX / 404 internal audit controls and related documentation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: High school diploma required Demonstrates competency (typically 5+ years of direct experience in the essential functions of the position) Competencies: Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources.

Training and Teaching Others - Instructing others on best practices. Technical Skills: Database user interface and query software Enterprise resource planning (ERP)/ Material resource planning (MRP) software Office Suite Software (intermediate knowledge and skills) Work Environment: Lifting heavy items (typically 25 lbs.) on occasion. May require valid driver's license in support of other AES sites and outplant facilities EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS As a US Department of Defense Contractor, this position may involve access to items subject to U.S

export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee's authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background screening and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis. Base salary range for this position is $72,746 - $109,119 per year. Mid-point is $90,933.

Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered. Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including: Stay Healthy - Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity. Save for the Future - 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Find Balance - Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture. Time for You - Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year. .