Assembly Department Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assembly Department Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the assembly department, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role leads and develops the assembly team and drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures alignment with overall company objectives.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and coordinate all assembly department activities to meet production schedules and targets
• Supervise, train, and develop assembly team members
• Ensures that assigned departments comply with company policies and safety standards
• Coordinates with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture
• Maintain and improve product quality standards in collaboration with Quality Assurance
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify areas for improvement
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
• Address employee concerns, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee engagement
• All other duties assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise and lead Process Technician Manager and Shift Team Leads
• Coach and develop team leads to effectively manage their teams, including leadership skill development and accountability practices
• Ensure consistent enforcement of company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees within the department
• Oversee staffing levels, scheduling, and shift coverage to meet production demands
• Provide daily direction, prioritize work assignments, and ensure clear communication of production goals and expectations
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive 
• Assists troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
• Partner with HR on employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions and conflict resolution
• Lead regular team meetings to communicate updates, address issues, and reinforce department objectives

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Five years of related experience with at least two years of supervisory experience preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Five years of related experience with at least two years of supervisory experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE

•  Bringing People Together to Solve Problems
• Ability to Give Constructive Criticism
• Skilled at Building Trust with Teams
• Ability to Think Strategically
• Using Emotional Intelligence
• Can Prioritize Tasks Effectively For Self and Team
• Computer skills
• Common operating systems
• Software proficiency
• Technical writing

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to lead through others
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software 
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of assembly equipment, tooling, and processes
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
• Understanding of quality systems and standards

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional travel to training seminars, compliance workshops, or sister facilities.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings or weekends, as required by operational needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposed to work in manufacturing /machining area settings with exposure to oil, coolant, and metal residues
• Intermittent exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Primarily requires sitting but at times, requires long periods of standing
• At times, work is completed in a manufacturing facility requiring appropriate protective equipment at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds
• Wear protective eyewear and/or other protective gear correctly
• Periods of standing, sitting at a computer, walking, reaching, crouching, twisting, lifting and pushing