Hypertherm
Manufacturing Leader I
Kent, WA, USA · Senior · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$81k-$135kDetected 167 days ago
Project ManagementExcelERPPerformance ManagementHRISLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
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47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- Manufacturing Leader Hypertherm Associates is looking for a Manufacturing Leader for our Waterjet team.
- This position reports to the Operations Leader and will require a balanced approach to strengthen both employee engagement (promoting development, performance accountability, and recognition) and operational efficiency across the team.
- We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
- Lead a manufacturing team by aligning company objectives with departmental activities, including staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and recognition
- Foster a safe, positive work environment that supports Associate well-being and team effectiveness
- Develop organizational capability through mentoring, training, and continuous improvement initiatives that build lean manufacturing skills
- Translate company objectives into actionable production plans; partner with Front Line Leaders to achieve weekly and monthly targets
- Monitor quality metrics, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to improve performance
Requirements
- Ability to regularly work across multiple shifts (Role is majorly first shift)
- Excellent ability to prioritize and multitask
- Intermediate computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing principles
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years manufacturing and leadership experience in a lean environment
- Green belt certification
- Lean Leader Development Program certification (Hypertherm internal program)
- ERP experience (i.e., Oracle)
- Proficient in SQDC methodology
Skills
- Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
Compensation
- $81,164.00-$135,275.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
- Collaborate with leaders and technical teams to develop annual operating plans, communicate strategies, and monitor performance to exceed expectations for quality, delivery, and cost efficiency
Benefits
- Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Company info
- At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment.
- If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply.
Equal opportunity
- Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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