Assistant Assembly Manager

Socket.dev; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and dependent ins.

Prescription drug programs Telehealth

401k with company match

Job summary

Muncie Power Products in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to oversee power take-off assembly operations and drive continuous improvement. You will guide teams, manage performance, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires lean leadership, strong communication, and the ability to implement process improvements across departments. On-site work with a focus on teamwork and meeting company goals.

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of a two-year degree or vocational certificate and a minimum of one year of experience in manufacturing management or a minimum of three years of manufacturing/assembly management experience.
• Formal Lean enterprise training or certification is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to influence across levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct all department activity to achieve performance goals, including safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Lead Lean initiatives and process improvements, ensuring ISO and quality standards are met.
• Develop staffing plans and manage personnel actions, including coaching and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Change management

Education

Two-year degree or vocational certificate

Job description

At Muncie Power, our products play a critical role in our society by powering the vehicles that develop key infrastructure, putting out dangerous fires, fixing the power lines that power our homes, and hauling away our garbage.

Every team memberat Muncie Power understands how important the success of our customers is to their communities. And that inherent value is carried throughout each team to ensure we’re providing the best for our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a fast-paced environment, but the timeliness and quality of results are never compromised while supervising and directing power take-off assembly and identifying process improvements.

Drive, determination, responsibility, and a positive response to challenges and time pressure are essential to ensure company policies and procedures are correctly followed and are necessary for successful job performance.

• Drive company culture and focus on fact-based management practices
• Supervise and direct all department activity to achieve performance goals, including safety, quality, and on-time delivery
• Responsible for employees understanding their role within the company and how it relates to the company's mission
• Responsible for personnel activities, including appropriate staffing and disciplinary actions
• Focus on building teamwork within your primary department and with other departments
• Establish attainable and stretch goals for department employees (performance management)
• Ensure that company standard practices and procedures are followed
• Promote and administer safety awareness on a daily basis
• Maintain a close relationship with employees to promote effective working relationships
• Make implementation and continuous improvement a top priority
• Lead the creation of future state value stream maps and the implementation plan for getting from current state to future state
• Monitor and facilitate all phases of Lean implementation, and ensure ISO and quality standards meet company requirements
• Support project teams in Lean activities by educating, coaching, and mentoring others on process improvement philosophy, tools, and application
• Define, plan, and execute basic Lean improvement activities without external support
• Ensure that company quality policy and procedures are followed
• Actively pursue cost-reduction opportunities
• Expedite paperwork as required
• Ensure accurate counting and processing of incoming and outgoing materials and documents
• Monitor throughput vs. standards and take corrective action as necessary to maximize efficiency
• Conduct periodic employee meetings
• Produce reports as required by the distribution manager

YOUR EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Prefer completion of a two-year (2) degree or vocational certificate and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in manufacturing management or a minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing/assembly management experience
• Previous lead or supervisory experience would be a plus
• Capable of creating change across functional and departmental boundaries
• Formally trained in the principles and methodology of Lean enterprise
• A persuasive speaker, to both peers and superiors, have natural charisma
• Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments and adapt to changing conditions
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Communication will be factual and authoritative focusing on problem solving
• Able to make recommendations and effectively participate in the implementation of company policies and procedures
• Able to solve problems and break down barriers
• Interpret written instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading
• Effectively able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to work well with others

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and zero card
• Life, death, dismemberment, and dependent insurances
• Prescription drug programsTelehealth
• Short-term and long-term disability, and flexible leaves of absence
• Employee assistance programs
• 401k (match 50% on the first 6% of deferred compensation) and flexible spending plans
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Wellness & Engagement

LOCATION:Tulsa, OK

DEPARTMENT:Distribution

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Manufacturing/Warehouse

REPORTS TO:Distribution Manager

SHIFT TYPE:Monday–Friday (5-8s)

WORKPLACE ARRANGEMENT:On-site

SUPERVISES: Yes

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Safety Notice

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position due to "the operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicles (forklift), equipment, machinery or power tools or the repairing, maintaining or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage."

This description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Muncie Power Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.