Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: GTR Enterprises - Edinburgh, IN 46124Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayPOSITION SUMMARY:
The Assembly Department Manager is responsible for overseeing scheduling of production and daily operations within the assembly department, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role leads and develops the assembly team and drives continuous improvement initiatives and ensures alignment with overall company objectives.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and coordinate all assembly department activities to meet production schedules and targets
Develop & oversee production scheduling. Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to address changes in demand, material availability, or staffing, ensuring targets for quality, cost, and delivery are consistently met.
Supervise, train, and develop assembly team members
Ensures that assigned departments comply with company policies and safety standards
Coordinates with human resources to respond to employee concerns or complaints
Monitor workflow, staffing, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture
Maintain and improve product quality standards in collaboration with Quality Assurance
Analyze production data and KPIs to identify areas for improvement
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes
Address employee concerns, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee engagement
All other duties assigned
Required QualificationsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervise and lead Process Technician Manager and Shift Team Leads
Coach and develop team leads to effectively managing their teams, including leadership skill development and accountability practices
Ensure consistent enforcement of company policies, procedures, and safety standards
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees within the department
Oversee staffing levels, scheduling, and shift coverage to meet production demands
Provide daily direction, prioritize work assignments, and ensure clear communication of production goals and expectations
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive
Assists troubleshooting equipment or process issues.
Partner with HR on employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions and conflict resolution
Lead regular team meetings to communicate updates, address issues, and reinforce department objectives
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Five years of related experience with at least two years of supervisory experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE
Bringing People Together to Solve Problems
Ability to Give Constructive Criticism
Skilled at Building Trust with Teams
Ability to Think Strategically
Using Emotional Intelligence
Can Prioritize Tasks Effectively For Self and Team
Computer skills
Common operating systems
Software proficiency
Technical writing
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to lead through others
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software
Excellent organizational and attention to detail
Working knowledge of assembly equipment, tooling, and processes
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools
Understanding of quality systems and standards
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
% OF TRAVEL REQUIRED: 25
Note: % may be adjusted if required.
Occasional Evenings: ☒
OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS: ☒
Occasional travel to training seminars, compliance workshops, or sister facilities.
Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including evenings or weekends, as required by operational needs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Exposed to work in manufacturing /machining area settings with exposure to oil, coolant, and metal residues
Intermittent exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
Primarily requires sitting but at times, requires long periods of standing
At times, work is completed in a manufacturing facility requiring appropriate protective equipment at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lift and carry a maximum of 45 pounds
Wear protective eyewear and/or other protective gear correctly
Periods of standing, sitting at a computer, walking, reaching, crouching, twisting, lifting and pushing