Assembly / Inkers Working Lead

National Pen; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Pen is seeking an Assembly / Inkers Working Lead in Tennessee to supervise daily production of assembly and Inkers operators, ensuring safety, quality, and timely work orders. The role emphasizes strong leadership and clear communication to drive efficiency on the production floor.

You will report to the Molding Manager, manage KPI metrics, and promote teamwork while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and accurate manufacturing reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years as a senior or skilled assembler preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assembly / Inkers operators and material handlers during daily production.
• Verify that process conditions and quality standards are met.
• Ensure assembled products meet defined specifications and are free of defects.
• Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and order within the team.
• Prepare manufacturing reports and communicate progress to Manager.
• Ensure work orders are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Promote teamwork, engagement, and accountability among team members.
• Present performance indicators and manage KPI for the area.
• Track attendance and coordinate workgroup scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

KPI tracking

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years senior/ skilled assembler experience

Job description

JOB TITLE: Assembly / Inkers Working Lead

Reports to: Molding Manager

Location: Tennessee

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assembly / Inkers Lead is responsible for managing and supervising the daily activities of assembly and Inkers operators to ensure that production, quality, and safety standards are met. This role plays a critical part in maintaining workflow efficiency, reporting manufacturing metrics, and promoting teamwork on the production floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise assembly / Inkers operators, material handlers, during daily production.
• Verify that all process conditions and quality standards are being met.
• Ensure assembled products meet defined specifications and are free of defects.
• Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and order within the team.
• Prepare manufacturing reports and communicate progress to Manager.
• Ensure work orders are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Promote teamwork, engagement, and accountability among team members.
• Present performance indicators and manage key metrics (KPI) for the assigned area.
• Track attendance and coordinate workgroup scheduling.
• Any other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years as a senior or skilled assembler preferred.
• Basic computer and spreadsheet skills.
• Understanding of KPI tracking and order management.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Flexibility, discipline, and a strong sense of integrity.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with company policies, safety rules and regulations for personnel and as pertaining to other employees. Maintain work area, equipment, and supplies in a neat and orderly condition. Report any problems or difficulties to the proper supervision. Assist others/perform other duties when time permits or when so instructed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.