If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Assembly ManagerGeneral / Administrative Full Time Chatsworth, CA, US The Production Manager / Value Stream Manager owns safety, quality, delivery, cost and people results for one value stream at Hydraulics International, Inc. (Assembly Manager Production supervisors, leads and team support staff (team size set per value stream) Full-time, exempt 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. 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 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 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 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. Quality First-pass yield,



scrap and rework rate, customer returns and escapes, corrective action closure time Inventory / Cost Labor and overtime vs. budget, scrap cost, inventory and WIP levels, open job accuracy in M2M Attendance, turnover, training and cross-training completion, output per labor hour 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 stream mapping, 6S, standard work, visual management, A3 problem solvingProficiency with an ERP/MRP system (M2M or similar), production scheduling and ExcelTrack record of improving on-time delivery and quality in a production environment MBA or master's degreeLean Six Sigma Green or Black BeltKnowledge of AS9100 and nonconformance and corrective action processesExperience managing a large, multi-building operation and a backlog recoveryExperience with capacity planning and SIOP or S&OP; processes Accountability: owns results and follows through on commitmentsFloor presence: on the floor daily, spots problems early and solves them at the sourceData-driven decisions: uses metrics, capacity data and root cause analysis rather than opinionLeadership: sets a clear standard, coaches people, and holds them to it with respectCross-functional influence: works across Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS and Maintenance without waiting for escalationCommunication: clear and direct with the shop floor, peers and

📌 Manufacturing/Assembly Team Leader (Canada)
🏢 HII Group
📍 Canada