Reapir Operations Manager

Assurant; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant is seeking an experienced Repair Operations Manager for its Mt Juliet, TN facility. You will lead supervisors and technical teams to ensure device processing meets production goals, quality standards, and customer SLAs in a fast-paced environment.

This onsite role emphasizes Lean and data-driven decision making, workforce development, and operational efficiency to maintain a safe and compliant production floor. Collaboration with leadership to plan daily priorities is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing, production, distribution, assembly, reverse logistics, or related operational environments.
• 5+ years leading supervisors and frontline operations teams.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or similar continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience managing hourly workforce in fast-paced production.
• Strong leadership, coaching and employee development skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise supervisors and production staff to execute device processing in line with company standards and work instructions.
• Drive production performance, ensuring quality, throughput, and SLA targets are met.
• Monitor workflows, enforce quality controls, and implement reporting systems to track KPIs.
• Partner with leadership to set daily production plans, priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize operations through line balancing, WIP reduction, and process improvements.
• Coach, train, and develop team members; foster a positive, high-performance culture.
• Implement and improve operational systems, procedures, and workforce planning.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

Communication

Coaching and development

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Repair Operations Manager leads device processing operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role is accountable for production performance, quality standards, workforce development, and operational efficiency. You'll oversee supervisors and technical teams to ensure production goals and customer SLAs are consistently met.

This is an onsite role in our Mt Juliet TN facility.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Lead and supervise supervisors and production staff to execute device processing in line with company standards and work instructions
• Drive production performance, ensuring quality, throughput, and SLA targets are met
• Monitor workflows, enforce quality controls, and implement reporting systems to track KPIs
• Partner with leadership to set daily production plans, priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize operations through line balancing, WIP reduction, and process improvements
• Coach, train, and develop team members; foster a positive, high-performance culture
• Implement and improve operational systems, procedures, and workforce planning
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, distribution, assembly, reverse logistics, or related operational environments
• 5+ years of experience leading supervisors and managing frontline operations teams
• Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data and make informed, data-driven decisions
• Experience managing an hourly workforce in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business reporting tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering results in a dynamic environment

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience in wireless device repair, electronics manufacturing, OEM operations, or mobile device processing
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, R2, or similar quality certifications
• Familiarity with repair technologies, barcode scanning systems, and production tracking tools
• 10+ years of operations or production leadership experience

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Pay Range:

$74,600.00 - $124,700.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

For U.S. benefit information, visitmyassurantbenefits.com. For benefit information outside the U.S., please speak with your recruiter.

What's the culture like at Assurant?

Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune American's Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world's leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.