Assembly Supervisor

The Assembly Department Supervisor is responsible for directly overseeing daily operations and personnel within the assembly cells that produce mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tools, jigs, kits, dies, fixtures, gages, and related equipment for commercial, defense, and aerospace customers. This role focuses on staffing, production flow, accountability, and individual development to achieve daily and monthly production goals.The ideal candidate leads by example, models company values, and maintains a visible presence on the shop floor coaching team members, ensuring quality standards, solving problems in real time, and maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated leader to help us build a modern assembly operation that adopts lean methodologies and other best practices from industry.Lead daily stand-up meetings to communicate goals, review progress, and assign responsibilitiesEnsure attendance, time management, and productivity standards are met across assigned cellsMonitor work order status and coordinate priorities to ensure on-time completion of workMaintain visual management boards, production logs, and performance metricsSchedule and balance crew assignments to align labor with production demandTrain and cross-train assemblers to build flexibility and strengthen team capabilityConduct on-the-job coaching, performance check-ins, and individual development discussionsEnforce quality standards and workmanship expectations consistent with ISO/AS9100 requirements in alignment with company quality objectivesIdentify production barriers and lead quick-response countermeasures as the first line of defense problem solver for productionMaintain proper documentation, traveler accuracy, and tool calibration compliancePromote a culture of safety and housekeeping; ensure adherence to OSHA and company policiesParticipate in kaizen events and implement lean practices for waste reductionProvide feedback to Engineering and Supply Chain regarding building issues and material shortages.Support department initiatives led by the Manager, including new product introductions, lean projects, cross training, and staffingMaintain a positive and professional work environment built on trust, respect, and continuous learning