Assembly Coordinator

Piab Group; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piab Group in Canton, MA is seeking an Assembly Coordinator to manage daily production schedules, balance workload, and drive productivity on the shop floor. You will coordinate with planning and warehouse teams, monitor KPIs, and lead continuous improvement efforts to meet safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in assembly or manufacturing, strong planning and communication skills, and experience with lean methods and ERP/production-tracking systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a lead or coordinator role preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and productivity improvement methods.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP or production tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedules and adjust priorities to meet demand.
• Assign and balance work across team members to maximize utilization.
• Monitor daily output and ensure adherence to production targets.
• Track KPIs such as productivity, schedule attainment, and labor utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and assembly processes.
• Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.
• Provide daily direction and support to the assembly team.
• Lead shift start meetings focused on priorities, safety, and expectations.
• Train and cross-train employees to improve flexibility and efficiency.
• Promote accountability and a high-performance team environment.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.

Skills

Experience in assembly

Lead/coordinator role

Planning & scheduling

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing

ERP/production systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1400 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB

Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions tailored to each sector.

You can expect the following with us:

Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.

Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.

Global Presence: Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach

Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.

Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.

Stable employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Job mission

The Assembly Coordinator plays a critical role in executing daily assembly operations with a strong focus on managing day-to-day workloads, scheduling, and improving productivity and labor utilization. This role is responsible for ensuring daily production targets are met efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards. The Assembly Lead serves as the primary point of coordination on the shop floor, proactively addressing issues, optimizing workflow, and driving continuous improvement in output and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedules and adjust priorities to meet demand.
• Assign and balance work across team members to maximize utilization.
• Monitor daily output and ensure adherence to production targets.
• Track KPIs such as productivity, schedule attainment, and labor utilization.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve workflow issues in real time.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and assembly processes.
• Coordinate with planning and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.
• Provide daily direction and support to the assembly team.
• Lead shift start meetings focused on priorities, safety, and expectations.
• Train and cross-train employees to improve flexibility and efficiency.
• Promote accountability and a high-performance team environment.
• Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.

Productivity & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and throughput.
• Analyze daily performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean practices to reduce waste and improve workflow.
• Optimize labor utilization and line balancing.
• Support and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all assembly work meets quality standards and specifications.
• Support quality checks and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company procedures.
• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.

Inventory & Materials

• Coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or excesses
• Minimize waste and optimize material usage

Organization

• Manage daily workloads to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support efficient operations.
• Maintain clear communication across shifts and departments.
• Support staffing needs and workforce planning activities.

Skills and abilities

• 3-5 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing operations.
• Previous experience in a lead or coordinator role preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and productivity improvement methods.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP or production tracking systems preferred.
• Initiative & Responsibility: Takes ownership of daily execution and results.
• Execution: Delivers consistent results against plan and targets.
• Systematic approach: Plans and prioritizes work effectively.
• Analysis & Judgment: Identifies issues quickly and makes sound decisions.
• Effective communication: Communicates clearly and effectively with all levels.

This is what our employees say about us:

"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork"

Disclaimer:

Piab Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.