Manager Assembly

Job Overview

Leads the development and implementation of manual and automated production systems. Takes ownership of their area of responsibility by ensuring volume and cost goals, high quality standards are met, while providing a safe working environment for all employees. Assists with implementation of new production technologies. Responsible for analyzing and strategic planning of technical and process developments.

Responsibilities

• Defines budgets and scheduling; tracks budget achievement and costs
• Contributes to the development of implementation strategies
• Oversees the development and implementation of new production technologies and ensures continued process improvements
• Manages personnel, machinery, and materials efficiently to guarantee on‑time delivery and compliance of budget
• Works closely with different departments on the development and implementation of production processes
• Manages projects and collaborates with project managers on optimization of plant utilization
• Ensures that the expected level of safety, quality, quantity, and deadlines of the production process are met
• Implements lean manufacturing concepts to achieve goals
• Considers and ensures compliance of product‑specific and plant‑specific environmental concerns and government regulations
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, directives, and work agreements
• Leads regularly scheduled area‑of‑responsibility team meetings
• Participates in regularly scheduled Assembly meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supervises 2‑3 group leaders (direct reports) and 150‑250 indirect reports; leads employees in line with organizational culture, values and guidelines; defines performance goals, conducts performance reviews; communicates and engages employees to meet objectives; responsible for employee development and qualification
• Plans and manages the budget for the associated area; manages budget and personnel allocation efficiently; conveys budget distribution and cost‑saving processes to colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5‑8 years of relevant experience in planning, development, and implementation of production processes and technologies
• Experience in a leadership role preferred; internal candidates require completed PV‑44
• Extensive knowledge in Assembly shop systems
• Excellent knowledge in LEAN manufacturing and how to apply it in a modern work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in an intercultural, fast‑paced, changing, and growing environment

Benefits

• Excellent compensation & benefits plan with 401k matching
• Company mobile phone possible
• Health measures
• Employee discounts possible
• Employee events
• Parking