Assembly Manager

Magnum Venus Products Inc•Lenoir City, TN

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About The Position

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries. As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities. MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays. Job Summary: The Assembly Manager is responsible for the full execution of equipment assembly, installation, and field service operations for the Motion Division. This role owns production output, quality, schedule adherence, and team performance. The Assembly Manager leads Electro-Mechanical Leads and Technicians, ensuring builds are completed safely, on time, and to MVP quality standards. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances tactical execution with operational management and accountability.

Requirements

7+ years in equipment assembly, automation, or industrial machinery
3+ years managing production or assembly teams
Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting capability
Experience with PLC-controlled systems preferred
Experience leading field installations
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Frequent standing, bending, and working around industrial equipment
Ability to travel up to 30–40% for installations

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC-controlled systems preferred

Responsibilities

Own all Motion equipment assembly from engineering release through shipment
Develop and manage weekly and monthly build schedules
Ensure adherence to drawings, electrical schematics, and quality standards
Partner with Project Management to meet committed ship dates
Drive daily production cadence and eliminate bottlenecks
Oversee field installation and commissioning of Motion systems
Assign and schedule installation teams
Ensure proper startup, validation, and customer sign-off
Serve as escalation point for field issues
Lead field service and warranty response
Ensure rapid resolution of customer issues
Monitor recurring issues and drive root cause correction with Engineering
Develop service standards and documentation
Supervise Electro-Mechanical Leads and Technicians
Set daily and weekly performance expectations
Conduct performance reviews and coaching conversations
Build bench strength and cross-training across mechanical and electrical functions
Drive accountability, safety, and quality culture
Monitor labor hours vs. project budgets
Identify schedule risks early and escalate to VP Motion and Senior PM
Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability
Maintain clean production reporting metrics
Implement lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan
401k retirement plan with a 4% match
Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year)
9 Company-paid holidays
2 Floating holidays

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