Assembly/Shipping Manager

Assembly/Shipping Manager Purpose The Assembly and Shipping Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation of both the assembly and shipping departments. This role ensures that products are assembled according to quality standards, packaged correctly, and shipped to customers on time. The manager will lead a team of assemblers, inspectors and shipping personnel to meet production and delivery goals, while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, or relevant experience required. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing a team of production and quality staff. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of quality management systems, such as AS9100 or Six Sigma, is a plus. Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software is a plus. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage and coordinate all operational activities in the assembly facility, including assembly production, hardware procurement, quality teams, partmark, and shipping. Manages Operation Supervisors Strong ability to hire, coach, and train employees to develop skills and increase results. Oversee assigned employees’ performance, partners with Human Resources to address areas of improvement or success and ensure company policies are adhered to. Works with department leaders to monitor each department and make recommendations to improve performance that impacts the organization Position Responsibilities Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure that orders are completed on time and within budget Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and policies in the production process Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce production costs Analyze value stream performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity Manage and develop production staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation Maintain accurate production records, including inventory levels, production output, and equipment maintenance schedules Collaborate with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the manufacturing process Represent the organization in external relations including negations. Act as liaison between departments or other groups to improve function, performance or communication. Review applicable organizational policies and procedures ensuring accuracy and relevance, communicate said policies and procedures, updating as necessary. Tasks Implement and control the production schedule; review and adjust the schedule when needed Determine the materials and human resources needed to meet production and delivery targets Assign or delegate responsibilities to appointed individuals Analyze the value stream throughout the assembly facility to ensure all departments are performing optimally Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives or activities of organization to ensure continuing operations to maximize returns on investment or increase productivity. Prepare and manage production reports and budgets, estimate production costs and implement cost control programs. Collaborate with organizational team members at all levels to discuss issues, coordinate activities or resolve problems. Implement corrective actions to address organizational or departmental issues. Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions. Collaborate and coordinate between relevant departments including but not limited to, procurement, assembly, kitting, quality, shipping and divisional teams. Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control …

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