Assembly Manager

BluePrint Automation (BPA)

. Ensure effective and efficient assembly operations through monitoring departmental policies, procedures, staff, and standards .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLongmont • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and project management skills in a production manufacturing environment, with a focus on assembly operations, quality assurance, and team development. Proficient in using ERP systems, CAD software, and Microsoft Excel to enhance operational efficiency and support assembly processes.

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Leadership in Production ManagementProject Management SkillsProficiency in ERP and ExcelUnderstanding of Mechanical and Electrical EngineeringExperience with Lean Practices and DMAIC

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Hard Skills

Assembly Operations ManagementProject SchedulingQuality Assurance ProceduresMechanical Blueprint InterpretationElectrical Schematic ReadingCAD Software ProficiencyLean Manufacturing PracticesDMAIC MethodologySafety CompliancePerformance Review Conducting

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam MotivationAttention to DetailProblem-Solving Ability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelSolidWorksAutoCADE-Drawings

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Production ManufacturingAssembly Team ManagementIndustrial AutomationSafety RegulationsOperational Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure effective and efficient assembly operations through monitoring departmental policies, procedures, staff, and standards
Organize and manage manpower to achieve quality and efficiency goals
Provide leadership consistent with BPA strategies, objectives, and policies
Directly supervise 15–20 employees
Interview, hire, train, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline employees
Develop and maintain a safe working environment
Manage and support the Assembly Team and Project Team from design review through final assembly, testing, decommissioning, and shipment
Set and maintain assembly schedules, assigning leads and backups to projects
Develop and lead project teams supporting quality, safety, and productivity goals
Train assembly staff on best practices and SOPs for building complex automation equipment
Educate staff on organizational rules and regulations and enforce them
Develop operational procedures for assembly quality and performance
Assist Shipping and Receiving with project materials
Represent BPA and the Assembly Team during customer Factory Acceptance Tests
Order and maintain assembly supplies, tools, raw materials, Kanban, VMI, and consumables
Plan and manage shifts and coordinate overtime and exceptions
Motivate staff to achieve goals and targets
Use ERP, Excel, and ADP to validate and report weekly assembly hours to the VP of Operations
Use ERP, Excel, and PDM to pull missing-parts lists, open-operations reports, and BOM tools
Remove roadblocks and help the team meet weekly objectives
Support the service department and reschedule assembly staff as needed
Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and E-Drawings to assist and guide assembly
Interface with departments through email, Teams, and other methods
Attend management meetings and provide team feedback
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe assembly floor
Conduct performance reviews for Assembly team members
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
10 years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years in management in a production manufacturing environment
Combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration
Valid driver's license
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedural manuals, mechanical blueprints, and electrical schematics
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Experience with CAD, 2D and 3D software preferred
Familiarization with Lean practices and DMAIC preferred
Planning and organization skills for running and monitoring the production process
Ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines
Ability to lead and develop teams while managing diverse work groups in a team environment
Ability to multitask and strong project management skills
Strong leadership, follow-up, and time management skills
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering specific to industrial automation
Must successfully pass a drug screen and background check
BPA will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Majority employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
20 days of PTO during the first year of employment
401(k) with a 6% match
Career growth and development opportunities
Fulfilling workplace and continuous learning environment
Equal Opportunity Employer