Assembly Production Supervisor

About the Role

The Production Supervisor leads daily operations across the Assembly and Paint departments, helping turn fabricated components into high-quality finished signage ready for customer delivery. This role ensures team performance, production flow, safety, quality, and on-time execution across electrical assembly, lighting installation, surface preparation, painting, and finishing. The Production Supervisor collaborates with Fabrication, Digital Printing, Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to optimize processes and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for Assembly and Paint departments, setting clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and team performance.
• Plan and adjust staffing, workflow, and production priorities to meet project schedules, customer commitments, and shipping deadlines.
• Coach, train, and develop employees in assembly, electrical wiring, low-voltage lighting, surface preparation, paint application, finishing, and safety practices.
• Partner with the Production Manager and cross-functional teams to identify constraints, resolve production issues, and maintain smooth material and information flow.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and process variation while improving throughput and quality.
• Monitor workmanship and finished-product quality, addressing issues involving electrical components, paint application, color consistency, surface preparation, and final appearance.
• Oversee the safe and effective use of department equipment, tools, paint booths, spray systems, hoists, and material-handling equipment, coordinating maintenance as needed.
• Track production performance, material usage, and key operating metrics, using data and team feedback to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or certification in manufacturing leadership, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience leading assembly, paint, finishing, electrical assembly, or similar operations; custom sign or made-to-order manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling, workflow management, quality practices, inventory control, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Familiarity with electrical assembly, low-voltage lighting, surface preparation, paint application, or finishing processes strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, build accountability, and support development.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles to enhance safety, quality, productivity, or cost.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with proficiency in basic production systems and data management.

What We Offer

• Culture & Growth: Supportive, collaborative environment; career growth opportunities; tuition reimbursement; regular coaching and mentorship.
• Health & Wellbeing: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Accounts with employer contributions; flexible spending accounts; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Weekly pay; 401(k) with employer match; company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off; company holidays; volunteer time off; paid parental leave.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily in an active manufacturing environment, requiring regular presence on the production floor. It involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving throughout production areas for extended periods, with occasional computer and administrative work. May require lifting materials and supporting hands-on production activities. Exposure to paint booths, machinery, fumes, dust, noise, and varying temperatures. Personal protective equipment and safety procedures are mandatory.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Background check required; drug screening and other regulatory requirements may apply for certain roles.

Commitment to Inclusion: Stratus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.