Manager, Telecom Infrastructure Assembly

Telamon•Denton, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Assembly Operations is responsible for the overall performance of telecom Hut/Infrastructure assembly and integration operations, including production output, quality, safety, and labor efficiency. This role leads supervisors and assembly teams to ensure the installation of shelving, racking, and equipment into telecom cabinets is executed consistently, at scale, and in alignment with engineering specifications and customer requirements. The Manager owns operational systems, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive productivity, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery across assembly operations.

Requirements

Strong understanding of assembly operations, production planning, and workflow optimization
Experience with telecom Hut/Infrastructure builds, rack integration, or similar environments preferred
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and production requirements
Proven ability to lead through others and drive accountability at the supervisor level
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance operational execution with longer-term process improvement
Effective communication and influence skills across all levels of the organization
Strong skills with Microsoft Office suite of tools including Teams
Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
7–10+ years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, or telecom infrastructure environments
3–5+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors or multiple teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with telecom Hut/Infrastructure builds, rack integration, or similar environments

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end assembly operations for telecom cabinet integration, including production output, schedule adherence, and delivery performance
Translate production forecasts into staffing, scheduling, and workflow plans to meet demand
Monitor and manage KPIs including throughput, labor efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
Identify risks to production and implement corrective actions to maintain performance
Lead and develop Assembly Supervisors and their teams; provide coaching, direction, and performance management
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards across all levels of the operation
Partner with HR on hiring, workforce planning, and employee relations matters
Build bench strength through training, cross-skilling, and succession planning
Design and implement scalable assembly processes, standard work, and workflow optimization
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework, increase efficiency, and improve quality outcomes
Partner with engineering to improve build design, manufacturability, and installation efficiency
Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
Ensure all assembly work meets engineering specifications, customer requirements, and internal quality standards
Partner with Quality teams to address defects, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain audit readiness and adherence to internal and external standards
Own safety performance across assembly operations; ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies
Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, training, and accountability
Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Partner with Supply Chain to ensure material availability and minimize production disruptions
Partner with in-house IPS team to ensure Infrastructure assemblies availability and minimize production disruptions
Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations leadership to align production with customer requirements and project timelines
Communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership