Assembly Manager

INNOVEYANCE; Mitchell (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

INNOVEYANCE is seeking an Assembly Supervisor in Indiana to direct the Assembly department, maintain production schedules, and ensure quality standards. The role requires at least two years as a lead person in manufacturing and may involve assisting in hiring and training employees.

The supervisor will oversee daily output, coordinate with maintenance on conveyor systems, and ensure adherence to safety and quality guidelines while utilizing ERP/MES systems for data entry and tracking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of the Assembly department to maintain production schedules and quality standards.
• Assists in hiring and training of employees.
• Supervises and directs daily production output, timecards, schedules, and attendance.
• Assembles product using blueprints, worksheets, or verbal orders.
• Performs quality checks and ensures safety and housekeeping practices.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mathematics

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools usage

Electrical wiring basics

Blueprint reading

Time management

Self supervision

ERP/production systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Conduit bending tools

Calipers/gauging tools

Job description

(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.

SUMMARY

(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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before employees and management

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain within [timeframe]
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

(The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, and climb or balance
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, including vibratory tools
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Noise level in the work environment is usually minimal but may be elevated at times near production equipment
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toed footwear; additional PPE as designated by site safety policy

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.