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Astronics Sr. Production Controller (2024-065) in Kirkland, Washington
Sr. Production Controller (2024-065)
Astronics Subsidiary Astronics AES
Location Kirkland, WA
Description
Astronics AES is seeking a Sr. Production Controller to join our cohesive Manufacturing Operations Team in Kirkland, WA .
This is an onsite position, working Monday - Friday in the facility.
If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has won awards as one of Washington's Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!
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:
Prepares and provides updates of current program status and priorities at stand-up meetings
Applies knowledge and experience of production processes to guide cross functionalteam members in NPI introduction to production
Provides input to Master Scheduler regarding anticipated interruptions to productions schedules
Determines optimal incorporation of ECO changes to Production and NPI for all assigned products (APC, Cabin, NPI)
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time
Assists Manufacturing Engineering in the development of accurate ERS routings, utilizes product knowledge to make recommendations aligned with production specifications
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
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible
An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check. Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.
ACCOMMODATION REQUEST
Astronics AES is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail recruiting@astronics.com or call: 425-881-1700. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Base salary range is $72,746 - $109,119 per year. 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, Hybrid work arrangements for many positions, work/life balance culture
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year
Position Requirements
As above.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.
EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
This position is currently accepting applications.