Assembly Manager

Accountability:

The Assembly Manager is responsible for leading and developing operational and production team members while ensuring a safe, productive, and positive work environment. This role focuses exclusively on people operations—prioritizing workforce management, coaching, performance development, resource scheduling, training coordination.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Develop team members through coaching, feedback, performance discussions, collaboration, and growth opportunities.
• Participate in resource planning, onboarding, and interview processes as needed to support department hiring efforts.
• Provide consistent leadership, communication, and direction to production personnel to ensure clear expectations and accountability.
• Lead daily workforce operations, including resource management, attendance, and team alignment.
• Create a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes engagement, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, Quality, engineering, and other departments to support smooth daily operations and address people‑related needs.
• Support conflict resolution, employee concerns, and workplace issues in partnership with HR and management.
• Analyze workforce trends such as attendance, productivity concerns, and training needs to recommend people-focused improvements alongside Workforce Development Director.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, workplace safety requirements, and employee conduct standards.
• Conduct performance check‑ins, coaching conversations, and documentation to maintain consistent workforce development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area by promoting employee accountability and reporting any concerns.
• Recommend people‑focused process improvements to enhance engagement, communication, and operational flow.
• Communicate regularly with team members and leadership to ensure alignment of expectations, priorities, and performance.
• Support training coordination by identifying skill gaps, scheduling needed training, and monitoring progress.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and initiatives designed to improve workflow, communication, and team effectiveness.

Education/Certification:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Experience: 4 - 6 years related experience and/or training.

Skills:

• Prefer prior leadership experience
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to solve technical problems
• Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet customer expectations
• Comfort with presenting information to different levels of individuals
• Ability to Communicate at all levels in organization
• Ability to elevate and communicate
• Intermediate business management system skills (SAP preferred)
• Intermediate Document Management System (PLM) skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Basic Microsoft Word