Assembly Manager - Lean, On-Time Delivery

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

Job summary

Hydraulics International, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking an Assembly Manager to own a value stream from released work order to shipment. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, cost and people results, and manage a team of production supervisors, leads and support staff.

This is a first-shift, exempt role. You will run the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and collaborate with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Continuous

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

• Lead safety and compliance
• 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; escalate constraints the same day
• Reduce the past-due backlog with recovery plans and assess overtime or outsourcing when data supports it
• Keep job status in M2M accurate and close stale open jobs
• Contribute to the monthly achievement plan and SIOP inputs
• Build quality into the process with standard work and in-process checks
• Lead root cause analysis on scrap, rework and escapes and verify fixes
• Partner with Quality on nonconformances and corrective actions
• Run SQDIP boards and tiered daily meetings; drive 6S and visual management
• Map the value stream, define current/future state, and deliver kaizen events
• Standardize work instructions, changeovers and handoffs between departments
• Manage labor, overtime, supplies and scrap against budget; support headcount and payroll budget reviews
• Use capacity models to match load to hours
• Track daily headcount and attendance with HR on staffing gaps
• Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable supervisors and leads

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem Solving (A3 / 5 Why)

English/Spanish communication

ERP/MRP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

M2M ERP/MRP

Excel

Production scheduling systems

Job description

Hydraulics International, Inc. in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking an Assembly Manager to own a value stream from released work order to shipment. You will lead safety, quality, delivery, cost and people results, and manage a team of production supervisors, leads and support staff.

This is a first-shift, exempt role. You will run the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and collaborate with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Continuous