Assembly Manager: Lean Automotive Leader

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 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.