What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Assembly Masters Inc?
The Opportunity Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for optimizing production and scaling small, high-performance teams? Assembly Masters is looking for a Production Manager to lead our Elkhart, Indiana facility. As a key part of the Bay Motor Products family, you will manage a dedicated team of 15 specialists in the wire harness and light manufacturing space, supported by our corporate headquarters in Traverse City, MI.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations to ensure on-time delivery and 100% manufacturing efficiency.
- Strategic Scheduling: Develop and monitor workflows that balance high-mix, low-volume production needs.
- Team Development: Foster a "safety-first" culture while coaching and upskilling production staff. Support hiring efforts by identifying and evaluating qualified candidates, and contribute to ongoing performance assessment and development.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and optimize production costs.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with our Traverse City-based supply chain and engineering teams to resolve bottlenecks and improve plant performance.
Recommended Qualifications
- Strong experience in production management (ideally in wire harness or electronics assembly).
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Job Boss, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar quality standards.
- A "hands-on" leadership style—you lead from the floor, not just the desk.
Bonus Points
- Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
- Experience with Industry 4.0 or implementing shop-floor automation.
- PMP Certification.
What We Offer – We are a long running independent business offering a competitive salary, 401k Matching, Health/Dental and more