Assembly Manager

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience.  Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

Job Summary: The Assembly Manager is responsible for the full execution of equipment assembly, installation, and field service operations for the Motion Division.

This role owns production output, quality, schedule adherence, and team performance. The Assembly Manager leads Electro-Mechanical Leads and Technicians, ensuring builds are completed safely, on time, and to MVP quality standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role that balances tactical execution with operational management and accountability.

Job Responsibilities:

Production & Assembly Ownership

• Own all Motion equipment assembly from engineering release through shipment
• Develop and manage weekly and monthly build schedules
• Ensure adherence to drawings, electrical schematics, and quality standards
• Partner with Project Management to meet committed ship dates
• Drive daily production cadence and eliminate bottlenecks

Installation & Commissioning Leadership

• Oversee field installation and commissioning of Motion systems
• Assign and schedule installation teams
• Ensure proper startup, validation, and customer sign-off
• Serve as escalation point for field issues

Service & Aftermarket Execution

• Lead field service and warranty response
• Ensure rapid resolution of customer issues
• Monitor recurring issues and drive root cause correction with Engineering
• Develop service standards and documentation

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise Electro-Mechanical Leads and Technicians
• Set daily and weekly performance expectations
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching conversations
• Build bench strength and cross-training across mechanical and electrical functions
• Drive accountability, safety, and quality culture

Operational & Financial Discipline

• Monitor labor hours vs. project budgets
• Identify schedule risks early and escalate to VP Motion and Senior PM
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability
• Maintain clean production reporting metrics
• Implement lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years in equipment assembly, automation, or industrial machinery
• 3+ years managing production or assembly teams
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting capability
• Experience with PLC-controlled systems preferred
• Experience leading field installations
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, and working around industrial equipment
• Ability to travel up to 30–40% for installations

Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Magnum Venus Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer