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Assembly Line Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Ensure all safety protocols and company policies are strictly followed by the team. Assist with inventory management related to assembly components. Operate and maintain various assembly tools and ...

Door Shop Assembler

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Work on a door pre-hanging assembly line while maintaining expected production pace. * Perform ... Strong attention to detail and time management skills. * Strong verbal and written communication ...

Door Shop Assembler

Ankeny, IA

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Work on a door pre-hanging assembly line while maintaining expected production pace. * Perform ... Strong attention to detail and time management skills. * Strong verbal and written communication ...

What You'll Bring 5+ years of engineering or project management experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. Experience developing assembly line layouts and manufacturing ...

Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld ... Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. Position Requirements : Education:

Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld ... Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. Position Requirements : Education:

Welder Trainee (Days)

Sioux City, IA

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld ... Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. Position Requirements : Education:

Welder Trainee (Nights)

Sioux City, IA

$20.25 - $25.50/hr

Works in confined areas at various locations on the small pole assembly line as necessary to weld ... Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Management. Position Requirements : Education:

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Restaurant Line Cook

Le Mars, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

A Restaurant Line Cook is an essential member of a medium-sized kitchen team, typically consisting ... assembly and maintaining sanitation. This position reports directly to the Restaurant Manager and ...

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Assembly Line Manager information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assembly line manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assembly Line Manager, you need strong leadership, process optimization abilities, and experience in manufacturing, often supported by a degree in engineering or business management. Familiarity with ERP systems, lean manufacturing tools, and quality control protocols is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team-building skills help motivate staff and resolve production challenges efficiently. These skills ensure smooth operations, high product quality, and the achievement of production targets in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by assembly line managers, and how can they be addressed?

Assembly Line Managers often face challenges such as maintaining production efficiency, managing equipment downtime, and ensuring quality control. Balancing these demands requires strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly troubleshoot issues as they arise. Effective communication with team members and other departments is essential for identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements. Regular training sessions and clear performance metrics can also help address these challenges and foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.

What does an assembly line manager do?

An Assembly Line Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of a production line, ensuring that manufacturing processes run smoothly and efficiently. They are responsible for coordinating staff, maintaining equipment, managing workflow, and implementing safety regulations. Their role also includes monitoring production targets, identifying areas for improvement, and addressing any issues that arise during production. Ultimately, they play a key role in meeting quality standards and production deadlines within a manufacturing facility.
What are the most commonly searched types of Assembly Line jobs in Iowa? The most popular types of Assembly Line jobs in Iowa are:

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Sub-Zero & Wolf Appliance

Cedar Rapids, IA

$89K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.
At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.
This newly created role is a unique opportunity to lead the setup, launch, and support of our assembly area. Whether you aspire to be a technical expert or future leader, this role will position you for long-term growth and development. You’ll work cross-functionally, manage project execution, and support the line beyond launch—all while helping build a culture where people and performance thrive. 

Primary Planning and Start Up Responsibilities:

  • Provide the detailed input to project plans, schedules, and capital budgets.
  • Evaluate the entire assembly process. This includes assessing the component fit, required fixturing, process parameters and equipment required to meet the design requirements.
  • Develop detailed process requirements and the necessary process tools and equipment to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Provide sequence needs of the process to our industrial engineering staff and guide the successful launch of the process
  • Generate required process data to drive ERP and MES systems.
  • Work collaboratively with industrial engineering team members to plan, purchase, install and implement efficient use of resources throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Complete, or coordinate completion, of safety risk assessment and safety lifecycle through development, installation, and start-up of new equipment and processes.
  • Perform quantitative process assessments & process capability analysis to validate production readiness of equipment and process.
  • Support trial builds of product through the system gathering process feedback for evaluation.
  • Qualify equipment, tools and processes in areas of responsibility.

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate assembly line process monitoring, analyze and identify process elements not in control and lead continuous improvement efforts.
  • Review production data and identify need for new equipment. Support capital projects with necessary data for justification
  • Identify opportunities for lean manufacturing improvement and lead improvement projects
  • Provide support to cross functional staff to sustain production process with respect to quality, safety, reliability and design.
  • Support the production team on down equipment triage, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
  • Review, analyze and disposition engineering change requests in support of the assembly and manufacturing process

We value our employees by providing:

  • Competitive compensation based on skills
  • Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
  • Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
  • Education assistance and internal training programs
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Maternity & paternity leave
  • Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration.  All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.