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Assembly ManagerGeneral / Administrative Full Time Chatsworth, CA, US
5 days ago Requisition ID: 1436
Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually
Position Summary
The Production Manager / Value Stream Manager owns safety, quality, delivery, cost and people results for one value stream at Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII), from released work order to shipment.
Title
Assembly Manager
Company
Department
Operations
Reports to
Director of Operations
Direct reports
Production supervisors, leads and team support staff (team size set per value stream)
Location
Classification
Full-time, exempt
Purpose of the Role
This role makes one value stream predictable: safe people, parts that pass inspection, jobs that ship on the committed date, and a floor that runs to a visible plan.
The manager is the single point of accountability for the stream, across fabrication, machining, assembly and test as applicable. They run the daily management system (SQDIP boards, tiered meetings, 6S and gemba walks) and build the operating discipline that lets HII work down its past-due backlog and plan 30, 60 and 90 days ahead. They work closely with Planning, Material Control, Quality, EHS, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Safety and compliance
Lead a safety-first culture: PPE enforcement, hazard reporting, incident investigation and escalation within 24 hoursRun biweekly safety walks with EHS and close corrective actions on timeKeep the value stream audit-ready for AS9100 and customer requirements, and own responses to findings in the area




Production performance and delivery
Own the production schedule for the value stream and hold it to the committed ship datesManage work in process, line of balance and bottlenecks;
elevate material, tooling, machine and quality constraints the same dayReduce the past-due backlog with explicit recovery plans, and recommend overtime, added capacity or outsourcing when the data supports itKeep job status in M2M accurate and close stale open jobs so Planning can build a reliable scheduleContribute to the monthly achievement plan and SIOP inputs
Quality and first-pass yield
Build quality into the process with standard work, in-process checks and mistake-proofingLead root cause analysis (A3, 5 Why, Six Sigma tools) on scrap, rework and escapes, and verify that fixes holdPartner with Quality on nonconformances, corrective actions and customer complaints
Lean and daily management
Run SQDIP boards and tiered daily meetings;
make problems visible and assign ownersDrive 6S and visual management, and lead regular gemba walksMap the value stream, define current and future state, and deliver the kaizen events that close the gapStandardize work instructions, changeovers and handoffs between departments
Cost and capacity
Manage the value stream's labor, overtime, supplies and scrap against budget;




support headcount and payroll budget reviewsUse capacity models (such as machine-based planning) to match load to available hoursTrack daily headcount and attendance, and work with HR and temp agencies on staffing gaps
People and leadership
Hire, coach, develop and hold accountable supervisors and leads;
set clear goals and give regular feedbackBuild cross-training and succession for critical skills, including machinists and weldersHandle attendance, discipline and performance issues fairly and consistently, with HRCommunicate openly with the floor, in English and Spanish where needed
Performance Metrics (SQDIP)
The manager is measured on these value stream results. Targets are set with the Director of Operations at the start of each year.
Category
Measures
Safety
Recordable incidents, near-miss reports closed, safety walk completion, PPE compliance
Quality
First-pass yield, scrap and rework rate, customer returns and escapes, corrective action closure time
Delivery
On-time delivery to commit date, past-due backlog, schedule adherence, work in process age
Inventory / Cost
Labor and overtime vs. budget, scrap cost, inventory and WIP levels, open job accuracy in M2M
People / Productivity
Attendance, turnover, training and cross-training completion, output per labor hour
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience8+ years in discrete manufacturing, including 4+ years leading supervisors or managersExperience in aerospace, defense or other regulated, high-mix, low-volume manufacturingWorking knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding or assembly processesHands-on Lean experience: value

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