Assembly Department Manager

Join a supportive, team-focused environment where hands-on leadership is valued.

We are looking for an Assembly Department Manager to guide our assembly team and help keep production running smoothly. Bring a data-driven mindset that turns numbers into insight, a strong leadership presence that motivates teams to deliver results, and a continuous improvement focus that keeps safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals moving forward. Prior supervisory experience is helpful but not required — we’ll provide support and training for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day assembly operations, including assembly, finishing, and packaging
• Support and mentor team members in their work
• Ensure products meet quality standards and maintain attention to detail
• Help schedule and coordinate assembly work to meet production goals
• Track inventory for assembled and packaged items
• Identify practical ways to improve workflow and efficiency
• Support new product launches and collaborate with the product development team
• Maintain and organize assembly tools and equipment
• Analyze data on teams’ performance
• Collaborate across departments to ensure the timely delivery of products

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2 years of hands-on assembly or manufacturing experience
• Comfort working on the shop floor with tools and equipment
• Attention to detail and focus on product quality
• Willingness to learn and grow into a leadership role
• Effective communication skills to work with different teams and staff
• Experience with wood products, hardware assembly, or similar operations is a plus

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude and a problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to step in and help the team as needed
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Education:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred