Assembly Supervisor

Assembly Supervisor

Location: Beverly, MA 01915

Pay Rate: $36.00 - $40.00/hour or up to $83,000 a year

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for overseeing customer orders throughout the manufacturing process to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. This role coordinates employee assignments, optimizes workflow efficiency, improves product flow, and reduces in-process lead times.

The Assembly Supervisor will lead, train, and mentor production personnel, with a strong focus on developing Group Leaders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Drive daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule attainment.
• Organize, direct, and control assembly operations to meet production objectives, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
• Supervise up to 20 assembly employees while ensuring productivity, efficiency, and quality goals are achieved.
• Coordinate labor resources and work assignments to maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
• Support overtime requirements as needed to meet production schedules.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Train, mentor, and develop production employees, with a focus on Group Leaders.
• Provide instruction on proper assembly techniques, machine operation, production tooling, and workplace safety.
• Administer company personnel policies to ensure fair and consistent employee treatment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend compensation adjustments in accordance with company policies.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and support employee engagement efforts.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards.
• Lead, support, and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain procedures for tooling and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of engineering and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP manufacturing systems, including shop floor and production control processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive problem-solving activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on professionalism, respect, and teamwork.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to operational excellence.

Preferred Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience with performance management and employee development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and quality systems.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and regularly uses:

• Electrical test equipment
• Standard hand tools
• Microscopes
• Computers, phones, and other office equipment

The role requires frequent interaction with production personnel and hands-on involvement in daily manufacturing operations.

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