SUMMARY:

The General Manager - Assembly Production will lead approximately 150k sq foot operation organizes and directs critical company workflow of assembly operations. This position works closely with executive staff and is ultimately responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the efficient operations of the production facility in order to produce high-quality finished products. The GM is also responsible for evaluating financial information including budgets, and resource planning based upon quoted pricing to manage daily operations including the use of materials and team member’s resources to ensure timely delivery of quality products demanded by the industry. Duties include hiring, supervising, and reviewing the work performance of personnel. The right candidate will proactively plan for and quickly adjust company resources to rapidly changing customer demands (i.e. shortened delivery schedules). The result of these initiatives contributes to the overall health and financial growth of the OEM manufacturing company. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a team of 6 direct/75 indirect employees in kitting/warehouse/shuttling facility. 
• Coordinate across project management and engineering to facilitate the creation and implementation of objectives that enable the company to reach sustainable growth goals.
• Estimate and monitor production and labor costs, prepare company and project budgets in order to establish and enforce realistic and challenging delivery schedules all within quoted prices for equipment.
• Recruit, interview, hire, manage and evaluate manufacturing and production staff. Develop all team members to their fullest potential and establish career progression opportunities within their department and organization. Conduct performance reviews to ensure the team is operating efficiently and delivering the highest quality products.
• Monitor and optimize daily production performance in relation to company-established goals.
• Create a safe and positive work environment by continuously communicating, resolving issues, and developing incentives and retention strategies.
• Responsible for a safe working environment by impressing on staff the need to maintain safe working techniques and monitoring employee behaviors to ensure compliance. Ensure all employees follow industry-standard health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain and update all production inventory weekly/monthly at sufficient stocking levels required for manufacturing of the product. 
• Work directly with customer offices to ensure customer needs are met and/or exceeded where possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety.
• Must have excellent project management skills and be highly detail-oriented.
• Must be able to convey the status of production and final assembly to all levels of management. 
• Must be a proven leader who can ensure that company quality policies are adhered to for all projects on the manufacturing floor at all times.
• Must be able to quickly adjust yourself and the company to rapidly changing product requirements in order to meet demanding customer and production deadlines.
• Experienced work with WMS