1st Shift Assembly Department Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Training opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East partners with a growing Edinburgh manufacturing company to recruit an Assembly Department Manager. This role leads daily assembly operations, production scheduling, and team development to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The successful candidate will drive Lean initiatives, manage staffing and shift coverage, and collaborate across departments to continuously improve processes and KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing production schedules and meeting operational goals.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations within the assembly department.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer and business demands.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as needed to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop assembly team members and departmental leaders.
• Oversee staffing levels, shift coverage, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of workplace safety.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Human Resources, and other departments to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Analyze production metrics and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee engagement and development.
• Assist with troubleshooting production, process, and equipment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Coaching

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

A growing manufacturing company in Edinburgh is seeking an Assembly Department Manager to oversee daily assembly operations, production scheduling, and team development. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring production goals are achieved while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Assembly Department Manager

Job Duties

• Lead and oversee daily operations within the assembly department.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer and business demands.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules as needed to achieve quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop assembly team members and departmental leaders.
• Oversee staffing levels, shift coverage, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.
• Promote and maintain a strong culture of workplace safety.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Human Resources, and other departments to improve processes and resolve issues.
• Analyze production metrics and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee engagement and development.
• Assist with troubleshooting production, process, and equipment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Pay/Benefits

• $55,000 - $65,000 per year (based on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee-focused, team-oriented culture
• And more!

Schedule

• 1st Shift available
• Monday - Friday
• 7:30am-4:30pm
• 1-hour lunch break

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience managing production schedules and meeting operational goals.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments and lead through change.