Assembly Production Manager

Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces. 

Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.

Core capabilities include:
• Sheet-fed offset print                                                                           • Fulfillment / Distribution
• Dynamic digital print                                                                           • Packaging Design
• Mailing                                                                                                 • Marketing promotions
• Full-service bindery and assembly                                                      • Promotions
• Online Solutions                                                                                  • Large Format print
                                                               
Position:                      Assembly Production Manager
Reports to:                  SVP Manufacturing
FLSA Status:               Exempt
Department:                Assembly
Location/Shift:            Lahlouh, Inc HQ (Burlingame, CA)/Day
 
Position Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional leader to head the Assembly Department Team at Lahlouh’s Burlingame, CA facility. This role requires proactive leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance operational and managerial responsibilities. You will provide guidance and oversight to ensure processes align with company SOPs, quality standards, and production schedules. A hands-on approach, excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude are essential. The Assembly Department has a $5M P/L.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Management and Development:

• Recruit, onboard, and train new team members, ensuring they are prepared to take on responsibilities without being overwhelmed.
• Map out clear roles and responsibilities to support efficient assembly operations.
• Develop and manage Lead Operators to perform key tasks such as job setups, first article approvals, material requisitions, and process documentation.
• Coach, evaluate, and support team members to ensure alignment with departmental goals and operational needs.

• Manage and adjust the Assembly Capacity Plan, ensuring clear communication of timelines with plant management and scheduling teams.
• Create and monitor the Daily and Weekly Job Boards to meet production demands and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Complete the Daily Production Plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing results, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems and reporting results daily.
• Balance time between floor supervision and desk work to ensure all production and administrative tasks are completed.