Assembly Lead — Lean Productivity & Continuous Improvement

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

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.