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