Production Manager Jobs in Washington
Production Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with steady openings across aerospace and defense manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and consumer goods production, at levels from shift supervisor to senior plant director. The most active hiring markets are Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane, where major employers like Boeing, Amazon, and Tyson Foods maintain large production and distribution operations. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are lean manufacturing, aerospace components production, and food safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
The Design and Production Manager coordinates execution of the design engineering and physical production pipeline for Store Environment, translating design intent into fabrication-ready specifications and delivering finished environments across four regional shops. This role directly manages design engineers and guides the day-to-day priorities, timelines, and work of environmental designers to keep design projects aligned with production schedules. Formal people-management responsibilities for environmental designers (including performance reviews, compensation, career development, and creative direction) remain with the Senior Director. This role is accountable for keeping design and production execution moving day to day.
The ideal candidate brings strong production and project-coordination skills, can effectively direct design work in a matrixed structure, and has (or is developing) the technical depth to make sound engineering and fabrication decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead, coach, and formally manage design engineers, including performance management and career development.
- Guide day-to-day work assignments, priorities, and first-line feedback for environmental designers in partnership with the Senior Director, who retains formal reporting authority.
- Own production feasibility, engineering specifications, and fabrication readiness across design and production projects.
- Oversee production delivery across four regional shops, assigning office-based engineers to shop work as priorities require.
- Keep design projects on schedule and aligned with production timelines, escalating creative-direction conflicts to the Senior Director as needed.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering constraints and material or fabrication decisions.
- Partner with the Regional Production Shop Manager, Senior Manager of Graphic Design & Signage, and Senior Manager of Beauty Design to align project timelines and shared resources.
- Own workflows, tools, and processes that support efficient engineering execution and design-project tracking.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a variety of communication methods that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.- Has Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues by saying what needs to be said.
- Develops People: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Production & Fabrication Management — understands engineering feasibility, materials, and fabrication processes well enough to make or validate production decisions.
- Cross-Functional Coordination — sequences design and production work across multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
- Influence Without Full Authority — directs work through a matrixed structure and partners closely with the Senior Director on priorities and escalations.
- Multi-Site Resource Planning — partners with the Regional Production Shop Manager to allocate engineering resources across four regional shops as project priorities shift.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, project management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in production management, design engineering, or project management, ideally within retail environments or physical production.
- Demonstrated experience managing people and coordinating cross-functional design and production work.
- Strong project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and sequence work across multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
- Comfort operating in a matrixed structure, including guiding day-to-day work for team members who do not formally report to this role.
- Working knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, and engineering feasibility considerations for retail environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner across design, production, and store operations teams.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities across four regional shops.
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve engineering and production constraints under time pressure.
- Sound judgment to determine when to resolve issues directly and when to escalate to the Senior Director.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
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Job Description
The Design and Production Manager coordinates execution of the design engineering and physical production pipeline for Store Environment, translating design intent into fabrication-ready specifications and delivering finished environments across four regional shops. This role directly manages design engineers and guides the day-to-day priorities, timelines, and work of environmental designers to keep design projects aligned with production schedules. Formal people-management responsibilities for environmental designers (including performance reviews, compensation, career development, and creative direction) remain with the Senior Director. This role is accountable for keeping design and production execution moving day to day.
The ideal candidate brings strong production and project-coordination skills, can effectively direct design work in a matrixed structure, and has (or is developing) the technical depth to make sound engineering and fabrication decisions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead, coach, and formally manage design engineers, including performance management and career development.
- Guide day-to-day work assignments, priorities, and first-line feedback for environmental designers in partnership with the Senior Director, who retains formal reporting authority.
- Own production feasibility, engineering specifications, and fabrication readiness across design and production projects.
- Oversee production delivery across four regional shops, assigning office-based engineers to shop work as priorities require.
- Keep design projects on schedule and aligned with production timelines, escalating creative-direction conflicts to the Senior Director as needed.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering constraints and material or fabrication decisions.
- Partner with the Regional Production Shop Manager, Senior Manager of Graphic Design & Signage, and Senior Manager of Beauty Design to align project timelines and shared resources.
- Own workflows, tools, and processes that support efficient engineering execution and design-project tracking.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers a variety of communication methods that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.- Has Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues by saying what needs to be said.
- Develops People: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Production & Fabrication Management — understands engineering feasibility, materials, and fabrication processes well enough to make or validate production decisions.
- Cross-Functional Coordination — sequences design and production work across multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
- Influence Without Full Authority — directs work through a matrixed structure and partners closely with the Senior Director on priorities and escalations.
- Multi-Site Resource Planning — partners with the Regional Production Shop Manager to allocate engineering resources across four regional shops as project priorities shift.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, design, project management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience in production management, design engineering, or project management, ideally within retail environments or physical production.
- Demonstrated experience managing people and coordinating cross-functional design and production work.
- Strong project-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and sequence work across multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
- Comfort operating in a matrixed structure, including guiding day-to-day work for team members who do not formally report to this role.
- Working knowledge of fabrication methods, materials, and engineering feasibility considerations for retail environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner across design, production, and store operations teams.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities across four regional shops.
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve engineering and production constraints under time pressure.
- Sound judgment to determine when to resolve issues directly and when to escalate to the Senior Director.
Pay Range Details
The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.
Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We’ve got you covered…
Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
A few more important points...
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.
For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com.
Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.
Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date.
© 2026 Nordstrom, Inc
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Production Manager Job Market in Washington
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- Accounting & Auditing
- Agriculture & Farming
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production manager jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of direct production or manufacturing floor supervisory experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries safety regulations and OSHA standards
- Experience managing production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain coordination
- Proficiency with ERP or manufacturing execution system software such as SAP or Oracle
Production Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production manager in Washington?
Most production managers in Washington enter the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or operations management and progressively responsible floor experience. Washington does not require a state-issued license specifically for production managers, but roles in food manufacturing often require a Food Safety Manager certification, and employers in aerospace expect familiarity with AS9100 quality standards. Building experience in supervisory roles within Washington's dominant industries, aerospace, food processing, and distribution, is the most direct path.
Which companies hire production managers in Washington?
Employers hiring production managers in Washington right now include Luxury Bath Technologies, Amazon, and Cintas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of aerospace manufacturers, large food and beverage processors, and fulfillment operations means hiring activity is consistent across both the Puget Sound corridor and inland Spokane.
Which Washington cities have the most production manager jobs?
Seattle, Kent, and Renton account for the most production manager openings in Washington. Seattle and Tacoma lead because of the density of aerospace suppliers, consumer goods manufacturers, and large distribution centers anchored by companies like Boeing and Amazon, while Spokane draws consistent hiring from food processing and agricultural production operations serving the eastern Washington region.
Are there remote production manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Production manager work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct oversight of equipment, staff, and physical output on the floor. About 21% of production manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve planning, scheduling, or vendor coordination responsibilities rather than active floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a production manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a production supervisor, team lead, or manufacturing associate role at a large Washington facility and building floor credibility before moving into management. Employers like Boeing, Darigold, and large third-party logistics operators in the Puget Sound region regularly hire production associates and quality technicians who can advance internally. Earning a Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification, or a Food Safety Manager credential for food sector roles, meaningfully strengthens an application without prior management experience.
Where can I find and apply to production manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to production manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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