Repair Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Assurant is looking for an experienced Repair Operations Manager to lead device processing operations at the Mt Juliet, TN facility. The role focuses on production performance, quality, workforce development, and operational efficiency, with accountability for meeting production goals and customer SLAs.

You will supervise supervisors and technical teams, set daily production plans, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment at an onsite facility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, distribution, or related operational environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading supervisors and managing frontline operations teams.
• Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make 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.

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

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Data-driven decisions

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

Expected Application Deadline

10/26/2026

If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we’ll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.

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.

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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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