Assembly Production Manager

Automation Personnel Services; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonus

Paid holidays

Service bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Cookeville, TN, is seeking a hands-on Assembly Production Manager to lead production teams, drive efficiency, and uphold quality and safety standards across assigned shifts.

The role requires a engineering degree, 4+ years in manufacturing (preferably automotive), and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or a similar field.
• Minimum of 4 years in a similar position, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer and math proficiency.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes and productive resources in order to fulfil the established manufacturing, quality, cost and safety objectives.
• Organize workflows and assign tasks based on team members’ skills and technical capabilities.
• Monitor daily operations, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Support and coach team members, including training new operators or team leads.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Oversee performance of personnel, equipment, and workstations while maintaining skill matrices.
• Track and report KPIs and operational metrics.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Fluent English

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Assembly Production Manager

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a motivated and hands‑on Assembly Production Manager for a company based in Cookeville, TN. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for leading production teams, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety across assigned shifts.

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the processes and productive resources in order to fulfil the established manufacturing, quality, cost and safety objectives.
• Organize workflows and assign tasks based on team members’ skills and technical capabilities.
• Monitor daily operations, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Support and coach team members, including training new operators or team leads.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Oversee performance of personnel, equipment, and workstations while maintaining skill matrices.
• Track and report KPIs and operational metrics.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree in Engineering or a similar field.
• Minimum of 4 years in a similar position, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer and math proficiency.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type

Full-time, direct hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 1 1 -time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-202 6).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-202 6).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer