Production Manager, DeMarini

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Production Manager at our DeMarini factory in Hillsboro, Oregon.  The Production Manager will manage 40-60 team members, with 1-5 direct reports.  As the Manager, this role is expected to carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing capacity for bat components and finished goods.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineers, Marketing, and R&D to ensure production build dates and sample builds are completed on time.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture to reduce costs and shorten lead times.
• Ensure all manufacturing operations are in compliance with company and industry safety standards and OSHA.
• Responsible for timely reporting to DEQ.
• Develop strong relationships with key vendors.
• Oversee management of 40-60 production employees.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and disciplining employees.
• Develop, coach, and discipline team as needed.
• Manage staff scheduling to match demand output based on seasonal fluctuations and sales forecasts.
• Responsible for annual budgeting for labor, demand, and supply budgets.
• Responsible for creating, updating, and training of SOP’s for all positions.
• Perform annual performance evaluations with employees.

Other qualifications include:

• Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Kanban) to achieve measurable cost reduction and lead time improvement.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Able to understand and learn detailed operational Instructions on all necessary equipment.
• Experience in troubleshooting on a variety of equipment and processes.
• Ability to coordinate, plan, and organize personal tasks, as well as production demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to openly collaborate with various business teams and develop relationships with internal and external teams/vendors.
• Experience with standard office applications including Microsoft office suites and SAP.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to assess situations and create action plans quickly and with flexibility.
• Openness to jump into an operation to assist as necessary.
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $95,000 - $105,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program

We also offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including: 

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events 

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.