Assembly Operations Leader with Union Experience

Labconco Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

9 paid holidays

Medical

HSA

FSA

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

LTD/STD

Job summary

Labconco Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Assembly Department Manager to lead our Assembly operations, develop leaders, and drive production efficiency. You will coordinate daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with Engineering and other departments to optimize processes.

The ideal candidate has a technical associate degree, 4+ years in manufacturing leadership, and experience in union environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical, manufacturing, or related field.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams in production, assembly, or industrial operations.
• Prior union leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience with production planning, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to analyze problems, make sound decisions, and drive results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems; SyteLine is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, or manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Assembly leaders and production teams to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational objectives.
• Drive schedule conformance, productivity, cost control, safety performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor production flow, material shortages, and delivery challenges, making adjustments to minimize disruptions and maintain customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and other departments to improve processes, equipment utilization, and overall operational performance.
• Support and mentor Assistant Department Managers and other production leaders.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, associate involvement, and open communication.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement efforts throughout Assembly.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Partner with leadership on staffing, training, employee development, and succession planning.
• Manage department resources and budgets to support operational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Team management

Problem solving

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Associate degree in technical, manufacturing, or related field

Tools

SyteLine

Job description

Labconco Corporation in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Assembly Department Manager to lead our Assembly operations, develop leaders, and drive production efficiency. You will coordinate daily manufacturing activities, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and collaborate with Engineering and other departments to optimize processes.

The ideal candidate has a technical associate degree, 4+ years in manufacturing leadership, and experience in union environments.