Sea-Bird Scientific Production Lead - Day Shift

Sea-Bird Scientific Production Lead Imagine yourself thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future. Overview Sea-Bird Scientific, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for measuring salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients, and related oceanographic parameters. The Production Lead ensures a safe, reliable, and cost‑effective manufacturing environment while consistently meeting throughput, quality, and delivery targets. The role provides leadership support on the production floor, guides team members, assists with training, and drives adherence to standard work, quality expectations, and safety protocols. The Team Lead actively contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing procedures, improving first‑pass yield, eliminating waste, and enhancing overall team performance. Responsibilities Own daily management processes and QDIP performance, workforce planning, and area performance metrics including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. Coach and develop associates through delegation, performance feedback, capability building, and succession planning. Perform and oversee assembly, soldering, wiring, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of production units in accordance with established procedures. Drive effective cross‑functional communication by leading daily meetings, facilitating discussions, providing constructive feedback, and participating in Tier 2 reviews. Lead cross‑functional initiatives, drive issue resolution, ensure accountability, and sustain actions through completion. Plan and schedule work within the production area, delegate assignments effectively, and provide technical guidance. Own and drive QDIP metrics through data analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead root‑cause investigations and facilitate structured problem‑solving activities. Develop, revise, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, visual aids, and training materials. Develop technical capability across the team through structured training, cross‑functional skill development, certification, and succession planning. Audit manufacturing processes and quality standards to ensure compliance with company procedures and customer expectations. Sustain improvements through regular follow‑up on actions and cross‑functional initiatives. Provide technical support to production personnel and serve as subject‑matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, and product requirements. Maintain accurate production records, documentation, and reporting. Qualifications Minimum of a 2‑year technical degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. Strong technical background in electronics assembly, soldering, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations. Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying technical drawings, schematics, and specifications. Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production, manufacturing, or operations environment. Excellent communication, organization, coaching, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to balance hands‑on technical responsibilities with effective team priorities, resources, and deadlines. Lead continuous improvement efforts in quality audits, 5S sustainment, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and process standardization. Strong commitment to employee development, quality excellence, operational performance, and customer satisfaction. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision). 401(k) with match starting Day 1. Paid holidays and paid time off. Professional onboarding and training options. Powerful team looking forward to working with you. Career coaching and development opportunities. EEO Statement Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veralto