Senior Manager, Assembly Operations

Insight Global; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Manager, Assembly Operations to lead a high-growth assembly organization as products move from development into scalable production. This hands-on role drives safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while building the processes and structure for future growth.

You will lead multiple production areas, develop front-line leaders, and partner across Manufacturing Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Eng to improve manufacturability, readiness,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience.
• 5+ years leading supervisors or large assembly teams.
• Experience scaling manufacturing operations from development to repeatable production.
• Lean Manufacturing / TPS experience with measurable improvements.
• SQDCP management experience (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People).
• Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Eng.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly operations across multiple production areas with SQDCP focus.
• Build structure and stability in a fast-paced, evolving environment with maturing processes.
• Drive scalability via standard work, visual management, capacity planning, and CI initiatives.
• Lead and develop front-line supervisors, technicians, and production teams.
• Establish and maintain 5S, safety, and shop-floor discipline.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Eng, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Eng to improve manufacturability and readiness.
• Implement lean principles including kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Support ramp activities, new product introductions, process transfers, layout optimization, and workforce development.

Skills

SQDCP leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

TPS

Capacity planning

Production scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

We're supporting a confidential, high-growth manufacturing company seeking a Senior Manager, Assembly Operations to lead a critical assembly organization as products transition from development builds into scalable, repeatable production. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while building the processes, discipline, and operating structure necessary to support future growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly operations across multiple production areas, ensuring strong performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
• Build structure and stability within a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment where processes and work instructions continue to mature.
• Drive operational scalability through standard work development, visual management, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop front-line supervisors, technicians, and production teams.
• Establish and maintain strong 5S, safety, and shop-floor discipline.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering to improve manufacturability, production readiness, and quality performance.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles including kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Support production ramp activities, new product introductions, process transfers, layout optimization, and workforce development

Skills and Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.10+ years of manufacturing operations experience5+ years leading supervisors, production leaders, or large assembly teamsExperience scaling manufacturing operations from development/prototype builds into repeatable productionStrong Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System (TPS) experience with measurable improvement resultsExpertise in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) managementContinuous improvement leadership including Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, and standard work implementationExperience in fast-paced, changing environments with evolving processes and work instructionsProven ability to bring structure and stability to immature manufacturing processesProduction ramp-up and scalability experienceStrong shop floor leadership and coaching skillsCapacity planning, staffing planning, and production schedule managementCross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product EngineeringVisual management and tiered accountability systemsExperience developing front-line leaders and building high-performing teamsStrong communication skills with both technicians and engineersAbility to drive accountability while maintaining a positive cultureExperience implementing and sustaining high-performing 5S programsPreferred Industry Experience (in order of preference)

1. Startup / high-growth manufacturing2.Aerospace & Defense3.Power Generation / Energy Equipment4.Electromechanical Assembly5.Heavy Industrial Assembly / Capital EquipmentAerospace quality systems (AS9100, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans)High-precision electromechanical assemblyHigh-voltage or electrical assembly experienceLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltHeavy equipment, turbine, engine, generator, compressor, or power systems manufacturing experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].