Assembly Team Lead - 2Nd Shift

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

General

Purpose:

Directly supervise and monitor assembly line operators, processes, material needs, and production output for a given assembly line and ensure that GLOCK products are assembled according to company procedures and productivity goals as well as internal and external quality specifications.

Shift(s) Available:

• 2nd shift (1:30 PM to 9:30 PM), Monday through Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and direct personnel, productivity, and output for his/her assembly line.
• Address complaints and resolve minor personnel issues.
• Assist with training personnel and verifying that processes are being performed correctly and as instructed.
• Ensure any mistakes are corrected through accountability of personnel.
• Provide recommendations and record data for personnel discipline and reward.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Provide direct supervision and oversight, logistical support, training, and leadership to an assembly line to ensure that efficient production flow is achieved while maximizing quality and enforcing internal standard working practices.
• Drive quality and productivity with team members on his/her respective assembly line by motivating, influencing, inspecting product, and efficiently setting up the production line for each order.
• Ensures personnel are conducting assembly processes according to the instruction of the Assembly Trainer and in accordance with ISO procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that all associated documentation is correct, including parts discrepancies, non-conforming products, production quantities, inventory specifications, and personnel records.
• Perform routine and consistent visual parts and procedural inspections to ensure working instructions are being followed, component accuracy, and to correct any identified issues.
• Coordinate with the Assembly Trainer to ensure each assembler is properly trained on procedures and visual/functional inspections.
• Coordinate and proactively communicate with Quality Control Inspectors to identify and segregate non-conforming parts and products from the assembly line and ensure that all necessary documentation and details are appropriately transferred.
• Utilize inventory management system to electronically book each production order upon completion of the assembly process.
• Communicate with the Assembly Supervisor and/or other Assembly Team Leads and support necessary information exchange between shifts of potential issues that could affect product quality and/or safety.
• Report hourly and daily assembly output to the Assembly Supervisor at the end of each shift along with any defects or issues that arise.
• Must have a flexible work schedule, be present in regular attendance, arrive at least 15 minutes prior to shift start and remain until all end of shift procedures are completed.
• Setup the assembly line for production orders with correct gauges/tools, small parts, slides, barrels, and frames while verifying that assembly line equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Restock small parts on the assembly line as needed with correct components from the parts wall and properly document any discrepancies.
• Continuously monitor and adjust equipment such as frame pin presses, grease machines, and rear sight presses at the beginning and as needed throughout the production process.
• Maintain knowledge of QC standards, requirements, and procedures to ensure proper disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Assist assembly lines to fill in operator absences and facilitate the achievement of the required daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Supports all LEAN activities in the assembly…