Production Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

A Production Manager in the manufacturing industry is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of manufacturing plants and similar places. Their duties include planning, coordinating, and controlling the manufacturing processes, ensuring goods are produced efficiently and that the right amount of products are of good quality and cost-effective. They work with other team members to implement the company's policies and goals, monitor production standards, and implement quality-control programs. They also play a key role in the maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring they are in good working condition for optimal productivity.

Key skills and qualifications include a degree in Business Management, Engineering, or a related field, experience in a similar leadership role, strong understanding of industry and market trends, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Certifications such as Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Production Manager, one could have roles such as Production Supervisor, Quality Control Inspector, or Operations Manager.

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Production Team Lead

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Summary A Production Team Lead job, at Milgard Windows and Doors, is available in Tacoma, Washington. You will assist in leading our Fiberglass Doors and Insulated Glass team. You must have prior...

Production Supervisor

  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 hour ago

Join a Team That Powers Clean, Safe, and Healthy Spaces At Auto-Chlor System, we're looking for a reliable and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our local production operations. If you're...

Liquidless Production Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift Available

  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)....

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 2 days ago

JOB OVERVIEW: The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing production leadership to shift or area of responsibility. This supervisor must ensure the safe and efficient operation of...

Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor 1st shift

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Leads team members to identify, manage, and execute the plant's process improvement opportunities. Manages production staff to attain production and quality goals. Identifies problems or...

Production Supervisor

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Production Supervisor Pay: $90,000-105,000/Year Shift: Must be open to any shift Location: Kent, WA Job Description The Production Supervisor will oversee employees in production departments,...

Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Location Address: 6545 S Glacier Street, Tukwila, Washington 98188 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) JOB SUMMARY: Direct and monitor activities of production personnel and...

Production Coordinator - Ultra

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Summary AProduction Coordinator job in Fife, WAis available at Milgard Windows and Doors. You must have prior manufacturing experience managing a team. Have a mechanical aptitude with the ability...

Production Supervisor- (1st Shift)

  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Puyallup, WA (6 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Possess or able to learn Lean manufacturing techniques....

Production Manager

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 10 days ago

PRODUCTION MANAGER Department: Managers Location: Lakewood, WA Position Status: Exempt Position Location: Onsite Salary: $80,000 Depending on Experience ABOUT THE POSITION The Production Manager is...

Production Manager

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 16 days ago

This manager has the proven ability to lead and grow teams using TPM and Lean manufacturing principles....

Production Supervisor - Aerospace

  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 18 days ago

Company Description Segula Technologies is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, rail, and life...

Production Supervisor

  • Fife, WA (5 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Fife, WA (5 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago

, LEAN Manufacturing, 5's, World Class Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma....

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Dupont, WA (12 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 22 days ago

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we...

Production Team Lead

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazarded Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs. SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification a plus....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Salary for Production Manager Jobs in Lakewood, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Production Managers in Lakewood, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.2%
High School or GED
17.8%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
11.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.4%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Managers in Lakewood, WA
1-2 years
28.4%
4-6 years
21.2%
10+ years
13.2%
2-4 years
13.0%
6-8 years
10.0%
None
7.5%
Less than 1 year
5.5%
8-10 years
1.2%



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