Assembly Manager

Hydraulics International, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulics International, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Manager to own a value stream from release to shipment on site.

You will ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery while leading supervisors, leads and supporting staff across fabrication, machining, assembly and test as applicable. The role emphasizes running the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and collaborating with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS and Continuous Improvement to cut

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in discrete manufacturing, including 4+ years leading supervisors or managers
• Experience in aerospace, defense or other regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding or assembly processes
• Hands-on Lean experience: value stream mapping, 6S, standard work, visual management, A3 problem solving
• Proficiency with an ERP/MRP system (M2M or similar), production scheduling and Excel
• Track record of improving on-time delivery and quality in a production environment

Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance: Lead a safety-first culture: PPE enforcement, hazard reporting, incident investigation and escalation within 24 hours
• Production performance and delivery: Own the production schedule for the value stream and hold it to the committed ship dates
• Production performance and delivery: Manage work in process, line of balance and bottlenecks; accelerate material, tooling, machine and quality constraints the same day
• Production performance and delivery: Reduce the past-due backlog with clear recovery plans, and recommend overtime, added capacity or outsourcing when the data supports it
• Production performance and delivery: Keep job status in M2M accurate and close stale open jobs so Planning can build a reliable schedule
• Production performance and delivery: Contribute to the monthly achievement plan and SIOP inputs
• Quality and first-pass yield: Build quality into the process with standard work, in-process checks and mistake-proofing
• Quality and first-pass yield: Lead root cause analysis (A3, 5 Why, Six Sigma tools) on scrap, rework and escapes, and verify that fixes hold
• Quality and first-pass yield: Partner with Quality on nonconformances, corrective actions and customer complaints
• Lean and daily management: Run SQDIP boards and tiered daily meetings; make problems visible and assign owners
• Lean and daily management: Drive 6S and visual management, and lead regular gemba walks
• Lean and daily management: Map the value stream, define current and future state, and deliver the kaizen events that close the gap
• Lean and daily management: Standardize work instructions, changeovers and handoffs between departments
• Cost and capacity: Manage the value stream's labor, overtime, supplies and scrap against budget; support headcount and payroll budget reviews
• Cost and capacity: Use capacity models (such as machine-based planning) to match load to available hours
• Cost and capacity: Track daily headcount and attendance, and work with HR and temp agencies on staffing gaps
• People and leadership: Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable supervisors and leads; set clear goals and give regular feedback
• People and leadership: Build cross-training and succession for critical skills, including machinists and welders
• People and leadership: Handle attendance, discipline and performance issues fairly and consistently, with HR
• People and leadership: Communicate openly with the floor, in English and Spanish where needed

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

6S

Standard work

Visual management

A3 problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field

Tools

ERP/MRP system

M2M

Excel

Job description

Job Description Position Summary

The Production Manager / Value Stream Manager owns safety, quality, delivery, cost and people results for one value stream at Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII), from released work order to shipment.

Title

Assembly Manager

Company

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII)

Department

Operations

Reports to

Director of Operations

Direct reports

Production supervisors, leads and team support staff (team size set per value stream)

Location

On site, HII facilities

Classification

Full-time, exempt

Purpose of the Role

This role makes one value stream predictable: safe people, parts that pass inspection, jobs that ship on the committed date, and a floor that runs to a visible plan. The manager is the single point of accountability for the stream, across fabrication, machining, assembly and test as applicable. They run the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and build the operating discipline that lets HII work down its past-due backlog and plan 30, 60 and 90 days ahead. They work closely with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance
  • Lead a safety-first culture: PPE enforcement, hazard reporting, incident investigation and escalation within 24 hours
  • Run biweekly safety walks with EHS and close corrective actions on time
  • Keep the value stream audit-ready for AS9100 and customer requirements, and own responses to findings in the area
• Production performance and delivery
  • Own the production schedule for the value stream and hold it to the committed ship dates
  • Manage work in process, line of balance and bottlenecks; accelerate material, tooling, machine and quality constraints the same day
  • Reduce the past-due backlog with clear recovery plans, and recommend overtime, added capacity or outsourcing when the data supports it
  • Keep job status in M2M accurate and close stale open jobs so Planning can build a reliable schedule
  • Contribute to the monthly achievement plan and SIOP inputs
• Quality and first-pass yield
  • Build quality into the process with standard work, in-process checks and mistake-proofing
  • Lead root cause analysis (A3, 5 Why, Six Sigma tools) on scrap, rework and escapes, and verify that fixes hold
  • Partner with Quality on nonconformances, corrective actions and customer complaints
• Lean and daily management
  • Run SQDIP boards and tiered daily meetings; make problems visible and assign owners
  • Drive 6S and visual management, and lead regular gemba walks
  • Map the value stream, define current and future state, and deliver the kaizen events that close the gap
  • Standardize work instructions, changeovers and handoffs between departments
• Cost and capacity
  • Manage the value stream's labor, overtime, supplies and scrap against budget; support headcount and payroll budget reviews
  • Use capacity models (such as machine-based planning) to match load to available hours
  • Track daily headcount and attendance, and work with HR and temp agencies on staffing gaps
• People and leadership
  • Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable supervisors and leads; set clear goals and give regular feedback
  • Build cross-training and succession for critical skills, including machinists and welders
  • Handle attendance, discipline and performance issues fairly and consistently, with HR
  • Communicate openly with the floor, in English and Spanish where needed

Performance Metrics (SQDIP)

The manager is measured on these value stream results. Targets are set with the Director of Operations at the start of each year.

• Safety
  • Recordable incidents
  • Near-miss reports closed
  • Safety walk completion
  • PPE compliance
• Quality
  • First-pass yield
  • Scrap and rework rate
  • Customer returns and escapes
  • Corrective action closure time
• Delivery
  • On-time delivery to commit date
  • Past-due backlog
  • Schedule adherence
  • Work in process age
• Inventory / Cost
  • Labor and overtime vs. budget
  • Scrap cost
  • Inventory and WIP levels
  • Open job accuracy in M2M
• People / Productivity
  • Attendance
  • Turnover
  • Training and cross-training completion
  • Output per labor hour

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in discrete manufacturing, including 4+ years leading supervisors or managers
• Experience in aerospace, defense or other regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding or assembly processes
• Hands-on Lean experience: value stream mapping, 6S, standard work, visual management, A3 problem solving
• Proficiency with an ERP/MRP system (M2M or similar), production scheduling and Excel
• Track record of improving on-time delivery and quality in a production environment
• Preferred
• MBA or master's degree
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Knowledge of AS9100 and nonconformance and corrective action processes
• Experience managing a large, multi-building operation and a backlog recovery
• Experience with capacity planning and SIOP or S&OP processes
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Core Competencies and Working Conditions

• Competencies
  • Accountability: owns results and follows through on commitments
  • Floor presence: on the floor daily, spots problems early and solves them at the source
  • Data-driven decisions: uses metrics, capacity data and root cause analysis rather than opinion
  • Leadership: sets a clear standard, coaches people, and holds them to it with respect
  • Cross-functional influence: works across Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS and Maintenance without waiting for escalation
  • Communication: clear and direct with the shop floor, peers and executives
• Working conditions
  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, metal and coolants; safety shoes and eye protection with side shields are mandatory
  • Regular walking and standing across several buildings; ability to lift up to 25 lbs
  • Primarily first shift, with flexibility for second shift, weekend coverage and urgent production needs
  • Schedule: M-F 7am-3:30pm

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance (Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Salary $150K annually

Organization Description

HII headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, Government agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops manufactures and supports a broad range of systems for over one hundred industries as well as mission critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud of the fact that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, CA and Forsyth, GA, encompass over 625,000 sq. feet. Our manufacturing facility is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment such as CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending, and automatic press brake and programmable punch press, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined the greatest talent, skill, and equipment to best service our customers' demands.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability (including physical, emotional, mental health), or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and required a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone]x2200 for assistance.