Assembly Group Lead - Hands-On Production & Quality

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with employer match

Employer-paid disability

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is seeking an Assembly Group Lead for the Day Shift at our onsite facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This hands-on leadership role guides 4-5 hourly workers, coordinates with scheduling and warehouse teams, and ensures timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The candidate will lead daily production, analyze issues, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. Strong leadership, ERP, and reading drawings skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in assembly-type production.
• Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on leader who can guide assembly personnel.
• Experience operating within an ERP system.
• Ability to read assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Master Scheduler and warehouse to execute the daily production plan.
• Supervise 4-5 hourly assembly line workers.
• Ensure hourly manpower is available to support assembly requirements.
• Monitor and report daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
• Lead or perform internal job order processing on the ERP system.
• Verify material availability for production orders with the warehouse team.
• Identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support annual physical inventory activities.
• Learn processes and products to become a student of the business.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures across the team.
• Initiate corrective action plans and documentation when required.
• Maintain highest levels of process compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Record keeping

Follow directions

Weekend shifts

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is seeking an Assembly Group Lead for the Day Shift at our onsite facility in Bessemer, Alabama. This hands-on leadership role guides 4-5 hourly workers, coordinates with scheduling and warehouse teams, and ensures timely production while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The candidate will lead daily production, analyze issues, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. Strong leadership, ERP, and reading drawings skills are essential.