Senior Manager of Assembly Operations

Job Description: We're supporting a confidential, high-growth manufacturing company seeking a Senior Manager, Assembly Operations to lead a critical assembly organization as products transition from development builds into scalable, repeatable production. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while building the processes, discipline, and operating structure necessary to support future growth. Bachelors degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. 10+ years of manufacturing operations experience 5+ years leading supervisors, production leaders, or large assembly teams Experience scaling manufacturing operations from development/prototype builds into repeatable production Strong Lean Manufacturing / Toyota Production System (TPS) experience with measurable improvement results Expertise in SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) management Continuous improvement leadership including Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, and standard work implementation Experience in fast-paced, changing environments with evolving processes and work instructions Proven ability to bring structure and stability to immature manufacturing processes Production ramp-up and scalability experience Strong shop floor leadership and coaching skills Capacity planning, staffing planning, and production schedule management Cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering Visual management and tiered accountability systems Experience developing front-line leaders and building high-performing teams Strong communication skills with both technicians and engineers Ability to drive accountability while maintaining a positive culture Experience implementing and sustaining high-performing 5S programs Preferred Industry Experience (in order of preference) 1. Startup / high-growth manufacturing 2.Aerospace & Defense 4.Electromechanical Assembly 5.Heavy Industrial Assembly / Capital Equipment Nice to Have Skills & Experience Aerospace quality systems (AS9100, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans) High-voltage or electrical assembly experience Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Heavy equipment, turbine, engine, generator, compressor, or power systems manufacturing experience