Assembly Operations Lead

Gilder Search Group; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking an Assembly Coordinator for a client in Canton, MA to lead daily assembly operations and manage production schedules, workloads, and productivity while ensuring quality and safety. The role requires hands-on leadership, coaching, and collaboration across departments to meet targets and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will apply lean manufacturing principles, coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams, and optimize labor utilization to

Qualifications

• Experience leading assembly teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong planning and scheduling capabilities with multi-priority focus.
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations by managing production schedules and workloads.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity and schedule attainment, addressing bottlenecks.
• Provide coaching and training to the assembly team to drive high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean practices and efficient labor use.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met and maintained.
• Coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability and inventory control.
• Foster cross-shift communication and support staffing and planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking software

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking an Assembly Coordinator for a client in Canton, MA to lead daily assembly operations and manage production schedules, workloads, and productivity while ensuring quality and safety. The role requires hands-on leadership, coaching, and collaboration across departments to meet targets and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will apply lean manufacturing principles, coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams, and optimize labor utilization to