Assistant Assembly Manager

Muncie Power Products; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Muncie Power Products in Tulsa, OK seeks a manufacturing supervisor/manager to drive lean initiatives and champion safe, on-time delivery within Distribution. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage staffing, and guide continuous improvement across the plant.

The role emphasizes process optimization, policy adherence, and effective communication to align departments with the company mission and customer needs. On-site work with a strong safety culture is required.

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.
• 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 with charisma and ability to influence peers and superiors
• 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, with problem-solving focus
• Able to implement company policies and procedures and drive policy adherence
• Able to solve problems and remove barriers
• Able to read blueprints and interpret instructions
• Able to present information clearly in small groups
• Ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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 member at 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

• 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 programs
• Telehealth
• 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.