ASSEMBLY MANAGER

RESRG Automotive; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

401(k) matching

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Newbern, Tennessee seeks an Assembly Manager to lead assembly operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency. You will coach supervisors and production staff, plan staffing and resources, and drive lean improvements across the plant.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and Planning to resolve issues and support customer commitments, while advancing a safe, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of production supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, planning, and cost management.
• Knowledge of Lean/TPS principles and continuous-improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Assembly operations to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Coach and develop Assembly Supervisors, Team Leaders, and production staff.
• Plan staffing, equipment, resources, and materials to meet demand.
• Establish procedures and adjust resources for changing production needs.
• Monitor performance and take corrective actions on downtime, quality, or labor issues.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Planning to resolve issues.
• Ensure standardized work, safety, and policy compliance.
• Drive continuous-improvement using Lean tools and Kaizen events.
• Support new-product launches and equipment installations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Operational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kaizen

PDCA

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

RESRG AUTOMOTIVE

Assembly Manager

Newbern, Tennessee

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG, a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. RESRG Automotive is seeking an Assembly Manager to join our team in our Newbern, Tennessee facility!

Your Job

The Assembly Manager is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction for Assembly operations, including planning, organizing, and coordinating activities to meet production and customer requirements. The position leads the Assembly team with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, employee development, and continuous improvement.

The Assembly Manager works cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Engineering, and other support functions to resolve operational issues and ensure customer commitments are achieved. This position is also responsible for developing the people, processes, and operating discipline necessary to support a safe, accountable, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do in Your Role

• Provide leadership and overall direction for Assembly operations to achieve plant safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Assembly Supervisors, Team Leaders, and production employees while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Plan and coordinate assembly activities, staffing, equipment, resources, floor space, and material flow required to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Establish and adjust work procedures and resources to meet changing production requirements.
• Monitor production performance and take corrective action related to downtime, quality issues, labor shortages, productivity, scrap, and other operational concerns.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and Production Control to resolve manufacturing issues and support customer requirements.
• Ensure standardized work, safety procedures, quality requirements, company policies, and operating expectations are consistently followed.
• Develop and implement improved manufacturing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Lead continuous-improvement activities using Lean principles, root-cause problem solving, standardized work, PDCA, Kaizen, 5S, and other appropriate manufacturing tools.
• Drive waste reduction, improved process flow, productivity improvements, and effective utilization of labor and equipment.
• Support production scheduling and ensure departmental activities align with required shipment dates and customer expectations.
• Develop Assembly leadership capability through coaching, training, cross-training, succession planning, and employee development.
• Promote positive employee relations through consistent communication, recognition, accountability, and fair treatment.
• Support new-product launches, process changes, equipment installations, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Manage departmental costs and support budget objectives.
• Maintain strong housekeeping, workplace organization, and 5S standards throughout Assembly.
• Collaborate across departments and shifts to maintain effective communication and continuity of production.
• Perform other duties as required to support plant and business objectives.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of production supervision experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold manufacturing teams accountable.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production planning, labor management, and problem solving.
• Knowledge and practical application of continuous-improvement concepts such as Kaizen, standardized work, PDCA, 5S, quality improvement, Value Stream Mapping, process-flow improvement, Kanban, and other Lean/TPS practices.
• Knowledge of departmental budgeting and cost management.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous management experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience leading high-volume assembly operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/TPS principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience with production scheduling, labor planning, performance metrics, and cost management.
• Experience developing supervisors and other manufacturing leaders.
• Experience supporting new-product launches, equipment installations, and manufacturing process improvements.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing quality systems. RESRG's existing Assembly Manager posting specifically lists knowledge of automotive manufacturing and TS-16949 as preferred qualifications.

About the Company

RESRG's standard posting describes the company as a fast-growing B2B organization with a team-focused workforce, opportunities for professional growth and development, commitment to community and environmental responsibility, and a workplace focused on health and wellness.

Our Benefits

RESRG's standard posting lists benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.