Sr. Assembly Manager

The Senior Assembly Manager for the Obetz site is responsible for leading and coordinating all aspects of gift production for the site. This leader ensures the team complies with company standards to produce high quality product in a safe and efficient operating manner, and provides direction and leadership for tactical as well as long term strategic activities.This role is accountable for several key business performance indicators (kpi's) including; financial performance, building safety, throughput, hiring, training and development, and has responsibility for product food safety in the assembly operations. The individual will need to build and develop strong business relationships with internal and external partners to help drive short and long term initiatives including capital planning, continuous improvement projects, personnel development, and will identify/implement new processes and system changes to help meet business growth objectives.ResponsibilitiesMajor responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of executive management.Develop and drive department productivity and throughput standards for multiple assembly jobsEstablish and update job costing estimates for multiple gifts and customersLead work force consisting of multiple shifts/departments including third party assembly providerKey operations liaison with merchandising, inventory, warehouse, sales, and customer serviceEnsure compliance standards are met for all gifts assembly jobsDrive adherence to all applicable GMP, SQF, and AIB standards within the department and siteResponsible for food safety and continuous improvement and quality within the location.Provide leadership and implementation for LEAN and continuous improvement standards.Strategically plan and implement Holiday production needs and staffing requirementsBuild and manage fiscal year budget for assembly and flower operationsKey assembly leader for internal brand partner communication (i.e. Finance, HR, Merch, etc...)Drive partnership with planning team to create cost effective assembly calendar and timelineLead the development and/or generation of new ideas, concepts, equipment and new technology to further improve the efficiency, process improvement and/or quality of all products shippedHire, coach, retain, and develop world-class diverse talent for the site and across the organizationOther duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Business or business-related field along with 10+ years of Distribution/Logistics/Production Assembly experiencePrior history managing up to 5 direct and 200+ indirect reports with peak season experienceStrong proficiency in utilizing WMS/LMS programs, building labor standards & job cost estimatesExperience with developing and driving key business performance indicators (KPIs)Strong tactical management experience including training programs & performance managementPrevious work building and maintaining brand and internal/external vendor relationshipsHistory of talent development and creating a culture of associate and business growth

Created: 2024-11-15