Job Description

NAME:                               

POSITION:                       Manager of Assembly Operations

REPORTS TO:                   VP of Manufacturing 

POSITION OVERVIEW:     Responsible for the day to day operations of the Assembly Departments, including people management, work order management, safety & quality.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure the manufacturing process produces quality products in a safe and efficient manner, meeting QC standards.   Responsible for all errors on the production lines under their supervision.

• Recommend staffing level changes to support the production plan, including the transfer of employees between facilities as needed to support production, including Overtime when needed.

• Support the efforts of the Safety Manager and take leadership to improve and maintain a culture of safety.        Ensure that all personnel work safely while working efficiently.  

• Monitor employee engagement and job satisfaction by reviewing turnover rates, employee feedback and productivity metrics.  

• Develop all department personnel and make recommendations through daily coaching and the employee review process.  Ensures Assembly Operators are trained, and cross-trained, on various jobs to enhance not only personal growth, but to fulfill the production schedule. This individual must be culturally sensitive to individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

• Work in cooperation with the Planning, Logistics and Maintenance Departments in establishing priorities to satisfy the production schedule for NYM and Chadwicks facilities.

• Brings any equipment problems, changes or problems on the lines to the VP of Manufacturing’s attention.     

• Identifies and corrects schedule performance problems (for example, errors in BOMs/work orders, work procedures and variances), in conjunction with the appropriate individual to effect these changes.    Documents all issues on Work Orders.

• Ensure all scrap generated in the manufacturing process is properly documented and dispositioned.

• Responsible for implementing approved ECN changes on the production floor, including the training of employees. 

• In conjunction with Human Resources and Safety, ensure proper onboarding and training of all assembly employees, both new hires and continuous development of current employees.

• Ensures all production and labor is properly reported and documented.    This includes Job Card Accuracy, Work Order Accuracy, and Production Reporting.         Validation of completed work orders in a timely fashion will be essential to this role.

• Reports any accidents / injuries / illnesses on C2 forms and forwards all pertinent data to the Human Resources Department.

• Ensures that all unused materials are properly counted, stored, tagged and wrapped, if necessary, for return to stock by the Material Handlers.

• Special Projects as requested by Management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Engineering preferred.

• Prior experience in managing people.

• You are a skilled written and verbal communicator.

• You possess excellent time management skills and can prioritize various tasks to ensure their completion in a timely manner.

• You are a team player that can work well with others to resolve issues.

The Fountainhead Group, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers, driven by the hard work of our FGI Family of employees. Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in CNY, our commitment to the betterment of our employees and our community is demonstrated in our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits and ensuring the success of the community for generations of the FGI Family to come.  The Fountainhead Group Inc. is an AAE/EEO employer.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

401k with employer match up to 2%

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

Company Website

https://www.thefountainheadgroup.com/

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