Manager of Assembly Operations

Overview:

The Fountainhead Group is looking for a 1st shift Manager of Assembly Operations to join our FGI Family! 

The Manager of Assembly Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assembly departments, including people management, work order management, safety & quality.

• 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 New York Mills 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.
• In conjunction with the supervisors, schedules and staffs production lines, and distributes work orders and assignments as generated by Production Control.
• Responsible for housekeeping in and around the assembly areas. Maintain neat and clear aisleways.  Ensure that all work areas are neat and orderly at the end of each shift.  Responsible for care and safekeeping of tools and fixtures used in the manufacturing process.
• 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.

Desired Expertise:

• 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.

Prerequisite Experience/Characteristics:

• Demonstrated history of competency implementing or working in an efficient and effective customs compliance program (including product classification and related party valuation experience)
• Demonstrated history of competency with the U.S. Customs Regulations, etc.
• Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Customs’ Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong program management experience and excellent project leadership skills
• Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels; work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment
• Ability to prepare or revise procedures, work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts
• Ability to prepare and review complex business documents

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and execute multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to maintain resilience and composure in stressful situations

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

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The Fountainhead Group 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. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!