Assembly Line Lead

A. O. Smith Corp.; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A.O. Smith is seeking an Assembly Line Lead in Appleton, WI to supervise direct labor on the production line and ensure efficient, safe operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years in manufacturing, and prior supervisory experience. You will coordinate workflow, train team members, and uphold quality standards in an onsite environment. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years related experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct labor on the assembly line and supervise production activities.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and maintain safety standards.
• Train and mentor team members, ensuring quality and productivity.

Skills

5+ years related experience

Manufacturing industry experience

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Assembly Line Lead

Date: Oct 5, 2026

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

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