Assembly Manager

Summary

Oversees the full assembly operation, sets production priorities, resolves workflow issues, and ensures compliance with operational policies, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize daily manufacturing operations.
• Review production data and solve operational issues.
• Develop and revise standard operational practices.
• Monitor equipment and resolve maintenance problems.
• Compile and report on production metrics.
• Uphold Positronic’s standards of integrity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or the safety coordinator.
• Collaborate with the EHS department to meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA, and Amphenol sustainability practices.
• Work with the Quality department to ensure compliance with AS9100 certification standards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of experience or training in Assembly or equivalent.

Physical

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Occasional bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Mostly computer work with some equipment handling.
• Lifts 0–20 lbs occasionally; rarely up to 50 lbs.
• PPE includes frequent use of safety glasses; gloves rarely needed.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in production zone with frequent exposure to loud machines and nitrogen-based chemicals.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Knowledge of operations management and manufacturing planning.
• Understanding of engineering processes and production optimization.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems, safety protocols, and reporting standards.

Skills

• Leadership and performance management of teams and resources.
• Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting operations issues.
• Strong communication for cross-department coordination.
• Skilled in reading production reports and driving improvements.
• Time management for balancing long- and short-term planning.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.

Abilities

• Leadership and problem sensitivity to identify and resolve production challenges.
• Written and oral expression for effective documentation and communication.
• Deductive reasoning and judgment for planning and scheduling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize operational needs.
• Manual dexterity for occasional technical or assembly support.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at hr@connectpositronic.comor at 417-866-2322.