Assembly Manager

Job Description

Title: Assembly Manager

Department: Assembly

Reports to: Operations Manager

Date: March 25, 2025

Summary:

The Assembly Manager will manage and direct all assembly operations with a focus on production, continuous

improvement, quality control, and employee development. Incumbent creates daily work schedules, follows

standard manufacturing procedures, and monitors work to meet quality standards, product specifications, and

production targets. The Assembly Manager will manage and oversee the day-to-day assembly operations for the

Assembly Department, which includes a staff of 20 Mechanical and Electrical Technicians, ensuring best practices

and procedures are followed. Must have at least 5 years of related experience in manufacturing or related industry

with a minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hire, train, cross train, and mentor staff to improve skills and productivity, ensuring a cohesive and

efficient team.

• Develop, implement and maintain instructions for Ross equipment in collaboration with key departments

such as Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

• Develop SOP for the Assembly Department.

• Develop and implement processes and strategies to ensure a safe work environment.

• Collaborate with other departments (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.,) to meet departmental

goals.

• Monitor production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met.

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager and other departments to ensure a smooth transition into the

assembly department.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, staff, and

management.

• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal instructions along with the ability to listen and ask questions to

understand points made by others.

• Ensure company policies and guidelines are followed to ensure compliance with federal and state

regulations.

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues, identifying and implementing solutions.

• Track quality issues and machine shortages to ensure the production schedule is not delayed.

• Review Time Standards to improve efficiency as needed; drive and instill a culture of continuous

improvement.

• Assist with inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment needed for operations.

Ross Industries, Inc. (540) 439-3271

5321 Midland Road (540) 439-2740 FAX

Midland, Virginia USA 22728-2135

Website: www.rossindinc.com

Background & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience in the manufacturing industry.

• HS Diploma or GED.

• Ability to read and apply information from plans, blueprints, work instructions and equipment manuals.

• Demonstrated pattern of positive work attributes, strong work ethic, and leadership skills with progressive

supervisory experience, minimum of 5 years.

• Previous ERP or equivalent experience.

• Valid DL and ability to travel 15% to vendor and customer locations.

• Must be able to analyze options by possessing strong leadership and decision-making skills, thereby

making the best decision for the business.

• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively and efficiently in oral and written form.

• Proficient in use of standard MS Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).
  

Essential Functions:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time performing work on computer.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  

Ross Industries is an EEO Employer.

Ross Industries, Inc. (540) 439-3271

5321 Midland Road (540) 439-2740 FAX

Midland, Virginia USA 22728-2135

Website: www.rossindinc.com