Assembly Line Lead

A. O. Smith Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in Appleton, WI is seeking a Production Lead to oversee direct labor in our manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED and at least 5 years of related experience, with prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading direct labor in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate production activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct labor in production
• Support safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with other shifts and departments

Skills

5+ years related experience

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory/leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location(s): Appleton, WI, US, 54914

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Production leads who performing direct labor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• 5+ years related experience


• Manufacturing industry experience required


• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Nearest Major Market

Appleton

Nearest Secondary Market

Oshkosh

Job Segment

Wastewater, Water Treatment, HVAC, Engineering, Operations