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Crest Industries

Assembly Manager

Alexandria, LA · On-site

The Assembly Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for full-scale Factory Built Substation (FBS) assembly operations, overseeing multiple levels of team leadership and driving ...

Nutre Meal Plans

Assembly Manager

Peabody, MA · On-site

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assembly Manager to oversee our assembly team responsible for building our meals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food ...

DMG MORI USA, INC

Assembly Manager

Davis, CA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Title: Assembly Manager Reports to : Production General Manager Location : DMG MORI Manufacturing, Davis, CA Hours : Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 5 PM Classification : Exempt Travel : 0% - 10% This ...

The Atlas Group

Assembly Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

The role manages an organization of approximately 85 employees , including: * 1 Area Supervisor * 7 Crew Chiefs * ~75 Assembly Mechanics and Sealers The ideal candidate will bring proven assembly ...

The Atlas Group

Assembly Manager

Wichita, KS

The role manages an organization of approximately 85 employees , including: * 1 Area Supervisor * 7 Crew Chiefs * ~75 Assembly Mechanics and Sealers The ideal candidate will bring proven assembly ...

The Atlas Group

Assembly Manager

Wichita, KS

The role manages an organization of approximately 85 employees , including: * 1 Area Supervisor * 7 Crew Chiefs * ~75 Assembly Mechanics and Sealers The ideal candidate will bring proven assembly ...

Pro-Dex Inc

Assembly Supervisor

Tustin, CA

$75K - $85K/yr

This position will report directly to the Assembly Manager. JOB DUTIES: * Responsible for overseeing assembly department activities. * Supervises assembly production to ensure overall manufacturing ...

Kelvion Products Inc

Assembly Manager

Sperry, OK · On-site

... Assembly department. * Issue written and oral instructions to staff regarding work within the department. * Confer with other managers in the shop to ensure coordination of other functions such as ...

Pro-Dex, Inc.

Assembly Supervisor

Tustin, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

This position will report directly to the Assembly Manager. JOB DUTIES: * Responsible for overseeing assembly department activities. * Supervises assembly production to ensure overall manufacturing ...

SPX

As the Assembly Manager, you will play a crucial role in scheduling, supervising staff, optimizing processes (using Lean principles), and managing resources efficiently to deliver finished goods. You ...

SPX

As the Assembly Manager, you will play a crucial role in scheduling, supervising staff, optimizing processes (using Lean principles), and managing resources efficiently to deliver finished goods. You ...

Kelvion Holding GmbH

Assembly Manager

Sperry, OK

... Assembly department. * Issue written and oral instructions to staff regarding work within the department. * Confer with other managers in the shop to ensure coordination of other functions such as ...

Kelvion Holding GmbH

Assembly Manager

Skiatook, OK

... Assembly department. * Issue written and oral instructions to staff regarding work within the department. * Confer with other managers in the shop to ensure coordination of other functions such as ...

JOHNS BYRNE CO

Fulfillment & Assembly Manager

Niles, IL · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

The Fulfillment & Assembly Manager at JOHNS BYRNE CO is responsible for overseeing the fulfillment and assembly operations to ensure efficient processing and delivery of products. This role involves ...

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for assembly manager in the United States is $31.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Assembly Managers often encounter challenges such as meeting tight production deadlines, ensuring product quality, and managing a diverse team. These challenges can be addressed by implementing efficient workflow processes, maintaining clear communication with team members, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, staying updated on the latest manufacturing technologies and regularly providing training for staff can help overcome obstacles and keep production running smoothly.

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To thrive as an Assembly Manager, you need expertise in manufacturing processes, team leadership, and production planning, often supported by a degree in engineering or industrial management. Familiarity with ERP systems, lean manufacturing tools, and quality control certifications like Six Sigma is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to motivate teams are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure efficient assembly operations, high-quality output, and strong team performance in a fast-paced production environment.

What are Assembly Managers?

Assembly Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the assembly line operations in manufacturing or production facilities. They manage teams of assemblers, ensure that production targets and quality standards are met, and coordinate resources to maintain efficient workflow. Their duties often include supervising staff, monitoring equipment, troubleshooting issues, and implementing safety protocols. Assembly Managers also collaborate with other departments to optimize processes and ensure timely delivery of finished products.
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Assembly Manager

Assembly Manager

Crest Industries

Alexandria, LA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for an Assembly Manager to join their team in Alexandria, Louisiana. 

The Assembly Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for full-scale Factory Built Substation (FBS) assembly operations, overseeing multiple levels of team leadership and driving execution across all phases of production. This role is responsible for leading Assembly Team Leads and Assembly Technicians while ensuring manufacturing operations are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

The Assembly Manager serves as a strong manufacturing leader with a visible shop floor presence, combining strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution to drive production performance and accountability. This position plays a critical role in aligning people, processes, and production priorities to support business objectives, operational readiness, and customer commitments.

Success in this role requires exceptional leadership, professional communication, sound decision-making, and the ability to lead through fast-paced operational challenges while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and execution excellence. The Assembly Manager is responsible for optimizing production efficiency, labor utilization, workflow coordination, quality compliance, safety performance, and on-time delivery of all FBS units.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Business Insight
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Courage
  • Instills Trust
  • Manages Ambiguity
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assembly Leadership
  • Provide direction, mentorship, coaching, and performance management for Assembly Team Leads and Assembly Technicians while establishing clear expectations and accountability across all assembly teams. 
  • Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, discipline, professionalism, and operational excellence. 
  • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with Assembly Team Leads to identify operational challenges, strengthen team communication, support employee growth, and improve overall team effectiveness.
  • Partner with Talent Team, HR, and PSS Leadership to support Assembly department hiring efforts, candidate interviews, training initiatives, and departmental organizational planning while evaluating Assembly team staffing levels, team structure, and workforce capabilities to optimize operational performance, production readiness, and employee growth and development.
Production Execution
  • Maintain a strong and visible presence on the shop floor to actively lead assembly operations, support teams, and drive production execution.
  • Oversee daily assembly activities to ensure production schedules, quality standards, labor efficiency, and operational targets are consistently achieved.
  • Collaborate closely with assembly teams to monitor workflow, proactively address operational challenges, and maintain production momentum.
  • Partner with the Production Manager to align short- and long-term production priorities, scheduling needs, and operational objectives.
  • Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and work instructions are prepared and available ahead of production activities to minimize delays and downtime.
  • Adjust labor and operational resources as needed to maintain productivity and support changing production demands.
  Execution and Problem Solving
  • Take immediate action to identify, resolve, and communicate production issues to appropriate stakeholders as they arise.
  • Anticipate operational challenges, take decisive action, and implement solutions that support production efficiency and workflow continuity.
  • Identify operational challenges, workflow disruptions, and process inefficiencies affecting assembly performance.
Quality Assurance & Safety
  • Enforce compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, production standards, and company safety procedures. 
  • Partner with Quality and Safety teams to address audit findings, lead root-cause analysis efforts, and resolve non-conformance issues. 
  • Ensure team members are properly trained on equipment, tools, procedures, and safety protocols. 
  • Promote safe work practices and maintain accountability for safety performance across all assembly operations. 
Reporting & Performance Analysis
  • Track and analyze production build times across assembly activities to improve operational planning, scheduling expectations, and future project estimating.
  • Track, collect, and analyze labor hour data for individual FBS structures to support production planning, workforce performance analysis, operational efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary point of communication for Assembly-related production issues by coordinating with other Production Teams, Logistics Teams, Engineering and Design, Project Management, and Supply Chain to support production execution and drive timely resolution.
  • Identify design concerns, material issues, workflow disruptions, and production challenges that may impact assembly operations and proactively communicate risks to the appropriate teams.
  • Lead coordination efforts across all DTPS departments (professional and manufacturing) to ensure Assembly-related production issues are addressed quickly and do not create constraints to production flow.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, assembly operations, production leadership, or industrial operations within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of production schedules, manufacturing workflows, and production execution.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating teams, driving accountability, and supporting operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to react quickly to operational challenges.
  • Ability to lead through fast-paced production demands while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, execution, and operational efficiency.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across Production, Engineering and Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
  • Experience identifying and resolving operational challenges, workflow disruptions, production constraints, and process inefficiencies.
  • Strong organizational and workforce coordination skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and production demands.
  • Ability to maintain a visible and professional leadership presence on the production floor while driving accountability and team performance.
  • Experience supporting employee development, coaching, mentoring, and team leadership initiatives.
  • Knowledge of working in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

 

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
  • Knowledge of assembly operations, steel fabrication, knowledge of welding.
  • General knowledge of electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, substations, or power distribution.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing principles, or operational efficiency programs.
  • Experience working within complex, multi-department manufacturing operations with high production demands and customer-driven schedules.
 
Referral Level: Trades & Skilled
Not eligible for Enhanced Referral
Not eligible for External Referral
 
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies' Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new
 
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is proud to be ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified.
 
 
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
 
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
 
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