Assembly Supervisor

Assembly Supervisor

The Assembly Supervisor oversees daily assembly operations on a high-volume delivery environment production floor, ensuring that production schedules are met while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role prioritizes workflow, coordinates jobs, and leads a team of assembly personnel through hands-on supervision, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily assembly operations to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are consistently met.
• Prioritize workflow and coordinate jobs across the assembly line to maximize productivity and on-time delivery.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and throughput to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure proper setup and operation of automated and manual equipment used in the assembly process.
• Verify that production output meets all specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot operational issues on the production floor and implement effective corrective actions.
• Train, coach, and develop assembly team members on processes, safety practices, and quality expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support employee growth and accountability.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure records reflect actual production runs.
• Interpret job tickets, blueprints, and manufacturing instructions to guide assembly activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, shipping, and purchasing, to resolve issues and support smooth production flow.
• Enforce safety standards and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Lead and support 5S, continuous improvement, and other operational excellence initiatives.
• Monitor inventory levels of materials, tooling, and consumables to support uninterrupted production.

Essential Skills

• Experience leading or supervising in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong understanding of production flow and assembly line operations.
• Knowledge of quality standards and practical experience verifying product conformance to specifications and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions on the production floor.
• Experience with employee coaching, performance feedback, and team development.
• Proficiency in managing production documentation and reporting with attention to accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to interpret job tickets, blueprints, and manufacturing instructions.
• Exposure to Lean and 5S practices and their application in a production environment.
• Familiarity with safety compliance requirements, including OSHA-related practices.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 environments or similar quality management systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supervising both automated equipment and manual assembly processes.
• Comfort working closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, shipping, and purchasing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and documentation requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a collaborative production environment that values quality, process improvement, and team development. The role offers the opportunity to step into a visible leadership position with direct impact on team performance and operational outcomes. You will gain exposure to both automated and manual manufacturing processes, work closely with cross-functional teams, and grow within a structured setting that emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and professional growth.

Work Environment

The role is based on a high-volume delivery environment manufacturing and production floor that combines automated equipment with manual assembly processes. You will spend most of your time standing, walking, and actively supervising activities on the production floor. The environment places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices, with structured procedures and standards guiding daily operations.

Job Type & Location

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