Assistant Area Manager, Mechanical

Role Overview

• Plan, communicate, and monitor shop resources to ensure effective utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials in support of safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Lead daily and periodic team meetings with shop technicians to review workload, priorities, performance, and safety expectations.
• Foster a strong safety and quality focused culture through active reinforcement of Human Performance principles.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, quality, and workplace requirements.
• Perform regular observations of work activities to identify and address unfavorable trends.
• Communicate identified gaps or risks and coordinate support from cross-functional teams as needed.
• Lead, support, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to shop layout, equipment, processes, and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, and shop technicians to develop accurate labor hour estimates for contract proposals.
• Establish work priorities and provide timely feedback to internal customers and requesters when adjustments are required.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and make recommendations regarding compensation, promotions, transfers, and other personnel actions.
• Interview, select, and hire talent to support current and future staffing needs.
• Manage departmental headcount planning and oversee onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure training, qualifications, and certifications are identified, documented, maintained, and aligned with both near-term needs and long-term talent development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 3 or more years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or team lead in a manufacturing or production setting preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Experience with SAP , particularly in production execution, requisitioning, and material master data management, is strongly desired.
• General understanding of mechanical manufacturing, machining, breaker repair, or quality inspection processes preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program