Lighting Assembly Supervisor

• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour

We are seeking an experienced Lighting Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands‑on production team responsible for assembling custom hospitality lighting and manufacturing lamp shades. This role will supervise a team of 6+ employees and oversee daily production, quality, materials, packaging, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate is an organized, hands‑on leader with manufacturing or assembly supervision experience and a strong attention to detail.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of the lighting assembly and shade production departments.
• Lead, train, and hold a team of 6+ employees accountable for quality, productivity, safety, and attendance.
• Assemble and oversee the production of a variety of lighting products, including table lamps, wall sconces, pendants, chandeliers, and other custom fixtures.
• Work with a variety of materials including steel, acrylic, linen, leather, wood, LEDs, and other components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly diagrams, and installation instructions.
• Review project details to identify required components, hardware, finishes, colors, and materials.
• Coordinate with the Powder Coat Department and other departments to ensure components are properly finished and color matched.
• Inspect incoming parts and completed products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Establish and maintain department quality control procedures.
• Complete and submit required production paperwork, including QC sheets, parts hand‑off sheets, packing lists, and side‑mark placement.
• Order and maintain inventory of components, hardware, fabrics, packaging materials, and other consumable supplies.
• Safely package, box, palletize, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Coordinate with the Fabrication Manager and General Manager to establish and maintain project timelines and staffing needs.
• Attend daily fabrication meetings and communicate project updates, revisions, and material needs.
• Monitor department maintenance, housekeeping, and cleanup procedures.
• Stay current on emails and project communications regarding approvals, revisions, updates, preparation, and parts ordering.
• Train employees on wet paint and faux finishing techniques as needed.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Use basic woodworking skills to construct palletized crates for larger products when needed.
• Work with acrylic materials, including heat‑forming processes.
• Create written installation instructions when required.
• Follow applicable UL standards, compliance requirements, and safety procedures.

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of lighting components, electrical wiring, electrical drivers, and rectifiers.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritize work, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to lead a team in a hands‑on production environment.
• Basic woodworking skills preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and train others on finishing techniques.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who is comfortable working alongside their team while managing production schedules, quality standards, materials, and deadlines. Attention to detail is essential, as many of the products are custom‑built and require careful assembly and inspection.