Mechanical & Hydraulic Assembly Team Supervisor

Mechanical & Hydraulic Assembly Team Supervisor

Location:

Knightstown, IN |

Shift: 1st (Mon–Thu, 4:00 AM–2:30 PM) | Hire Type:
Direct Hire Ready to lead by doing?

Do you thrive in fast-moving production, balancing people, parts, and precision? In this role you’ll guide a team building everything from subassemblies to turnkey machinery—while staying hands-on at the bench.

The mission

Deliver safe, accurate, on-time assemblies across mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical builds.

Develop a skilled, flexible team through training, cross-training, and daily coaching.

Signal issues early—materials, quality, scheduling—and drive quick resolution with leadership.

How you’ll make it happen

Plan the day: set direction, assign work, and align labor to priority orders.

Build product: use hand and torque tools, wrenches, sealants, and measuring equipment to assemble to print.

Follow the spec: read and apply work instructions, engineering drawings, and BOMs.Elevate the team: onboard new hires, mentor peers, and expand versatility across the area.

Track performance: monitor attendance, productivity, and quality; escalate concerns as needed.

Protect quality: perform in-process/final/secondary inspections; complete inspection reports and maintain serial-number traceability.

Manage materials: communicate shortages, support receiving, stage and prepare finished goods for shipment.

Keep data clean: record labor, material usage, inventory moves, and work-order information in the ERP/production system; verify accuracy on each job.

Ensure inventory accuracy: monitor stock levels, issue/receive correctly, and conduct cycle counts.

Collaborate: join daily production meetings; share priorities, risks, and resource needs.

Model 5S and safety: maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; promote teamwork, accountability, quality, and a positive environment.

What you bring

Experience in manufacturing, assembly, machine building, or similar.

Team lead/supervisor experience (formal or informal) strongly preferred.

Hands-on mechanical aptitude with mechanical/hydraulic/electro-mechanical assembly exposure.

Proficiency with hand and torque tools, wrenches, and basic measurement tools.

Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.

Comfort with inventory, work-order, ERP, or related tracking systems.

Organized problem-solver who can shift priorities quickly.

Clear communicator who trains, coaches, and motivates effectively.

Detail-oriented, quality-focused, and willing to help wherever needed.

Ideal pathways

Backgrounds in equipment assembly, machine building, hydraulic assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, industrial equipment, or custom manufacturing are a strong match.

Areas of proficiency

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Food and Beverage Manufacturing Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Lean Manufacturing Principles Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Automotive Manufacturing Systems Aerospace Manufacturing Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Lead a capable crew, build exceptional equipment, and grow your impact—one well-run shift at a time.