Assembly/Shipping Manager

Cox Machine • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Assembly/Shipping Manager oversees the efficient operation of the assembly and shipping departments. This role ensures products are assembled to quality standards, packaged correctly, and shipped to customers on time. The manager leads assemblers, inspectors, shipping personnel, and operation supervisors to achieve production and delivery goals while maintaining safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The position manages operational activities across the assembly facility, including assembly production, hardware procurement, quality teams, partmark, and shipping. It also involves developing staff, coordinating with department leaders and other organizational teams, managing production schedules and budgets, monitoring operational performance, and representing the organization in external relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a team of production and quality staff.
• Strong project-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of quality management systems such as AS9100 or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production-planning software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate assembly, shipping, procurement, quality, partmark, and related facility operations.
• Manage operation supervisors and lead the hiring, coaching, training, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Develop, implement, and adjust production schedules to meet delivery targets and budget constraints.
• Determine the materials and human resources needed to achieve production and delivery goals, and assign or delegate responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies in production operations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and reduce production costs.
• Analyze value-stream and operational performance metrics and implement continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Maintain production records, including inventory levels, production output, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Prepare and manage production reports and budgets, estimate production costs, and implement cost-control programs.
• Coordinate with procurement, assembly, kitting, quality, shipping, divisional teams, and other departments to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Implement corrective actions to address organizational or departmental issues and enforce quality control to detect and correct problems.
• Review, communicate, and update organizational policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures; ensure procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on employee performance matters and document poor performance as needed.
• Generate operational performance reports, identify trends, and present insights to leadership and relevant departments.
• Act as a liaison between departments, the organization, and outside organizations, and represent the organization in external relations, including negotiations.
• Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions, including relevant budgetary and administrative control systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager