Assembly Supervisor

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the assembly department, ensuring efficient workflow, consistent product quality, and a safe working environment. This role provides hands-on leadership, training, and support to assembly team members while driving productivity and continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and develop team members by mentoring, directing, and training new and existing assembly department staff in a professional and supportive manner.

• Coordinate daily production activities by setting up production lines and workstations, assigning tasks, and monitoring work assignments to maintain an efficient workflow.

• Achieve production objectives by meeting or exceeding established production goals, maintaining productivity standards, and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.

• Ensure assembly quality and accuracy by verifying that metal components, parts, fasteners, and subassemblies are properly fitted and assembled according to blueprint drawings, job specifications, and quality standards. Assemblies may include fans, unload systems and augers, roof rafters, grain dryers, and other grain equipment.

• Identify and report production issues by documenting material shortages, production delays, quality concerns, and other issues that may affect workflow or product quality.

• Operate equipment and tools as needed, including forklifts, hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required to complete assembly projects.

• Promote positive working relationships by communicating professionally and respectfully with team members, other departments, and internal and external customers.

• Maintain a safe and organized work environment by following established safety procedures, promoting safe work practices, and keeping work areas clean and orderly.
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a metal manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting electrical components, control systems, and mechanical assemblies is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive manufacturing environment.

• Ability to operate forklifts and use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment as needed.