Ultimate Staffing is seeking an Assistant Assembly Manager to join a client in Fort Worth. This is a full-time, direct hire position. The position is 100% onsite.

This role will assist the Assembly Department Manager in supervising assembly processes, ensuring high-quality production, meeting deadlines, and achieving operational goals. You will play a key part in driving efficiency, fostering team engagement, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Oversight

• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and team performance to maximize efficiency and maintain quality output.
• Troubleshoot assembly line issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Assist in planning and organizing daily assembly activities to meet production schedules.
• Partner with the Department Manager to implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and boost productivity.
• Represent the department in meetings and provide updates on operational performance.

Team Supervision

• Support and guide team leads and operators to ensure responsibilities are executed effectively.
• Provide coaching to promote a safe, positive, and productive work environment.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and cross-training initiatives to build a versatile workforce.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate execution of testing procedures and continuous improvement of testing processes.
• Monitor quality standards, address discrepancies, and review metrics (e.g., defect rates, production KPIs) to identify improvement opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing workplace safety regulations and company policies.
• Uphold 5S standards to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly, including 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, production scheduling, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software and tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.