Assembly Manager

(This description is intended to provide a general statement as to the normal duties and responsibilities of the job and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties and responsibilities of this position.)

Directs the activities of the Assembly department, operating with broad scope of responsibility to maintain production schedules and ensure quality standards are met. Assists in the hiring process and training of employees. Requires a minimum of two years of experience as a lead person in a similar manufacturing operation.

(This description is intended to provide a general statement as to the normal duties and responsibilities of the job and is not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties and responsibilities of this position.)

Directs the activities of the Assembly department, operating with broad scope of responsibility to maintain production schedules and ensure quality standards are met. Assists in the hiring process and training of employees. Requires a minimum of two years of experience as a lead person in a similar manufacturing operation.

Directly supervises employees within the Assembly department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable law, including:

• Assigning and directing work; monitoring daily production output
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Approving timecards, schedules, and time-off requests

(This list is not all-inclusive and is subject to change; other duties may be assigned.)

• Ensures that production schedules are met
• Completes required paperwork for the Assembly department
• Provides guidance to employees regarding Assembly operations
• Ensures quality standards are achieved
• Assists in the hiring process and training of employees
• Assembles product using mechanical blueprints, operator instruction worksheets, and/or verbal orders
• Obtains material for operations to be performed
• Fastens parts together with screws, clamps, nuts, industrial glue, or other components with or without tools
• Bends and installs conduit/pipe onto conveyor frame
• Removes materials with or without tools
• Observes conveyor operation to detect work piece defects; performs quality checks
• Completes all functions associated with the complete assembly of a conveyor system in a timely manner and produces quality work
• Packages, counts, seals, inspects, cleans, sorts, and/or prepares materials, parts, and/or finished goods
• Performs safety and housekeeping duties
• Participates in required training and applies safety skills/knowledge
• Participates in continuous improvement teams and/or empowerment teams
• Utilizes S.P.C. (Statistical Process Control) tools including gauging and other quality tools
• Possesses personal hand tools and tool box according to the employee handbook
• Accurately completes required documentation
• Participates in training of co-workers in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Enters and retrieves production data using [ERP/MES/scheduling software name]
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Manufacturing

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum two years of experience as a lead person in a similar manufacturing operation
• Prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency in reading tape measures and other measuring devices
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematics (fractions, decimals, conversions, etc.)
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the various types/forms of steel
• Possesses and applies skill and ability to use hand, electric, and pneumatic tools
• Possesses and applies knowledge of conduit bending and junction box mounting
• Possesses and applies knowledge of basic mechanical skills in various operations
• Possesses and applies knowledge of basic 3-phase electrical wiring skills in various operations
• Possesses the skill and ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Demonstrates ability to think ahead and manage time effectively
• Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision
• Basic computer proficiency, including production/ERP tracking systems and standard office software

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance…